The best and safest artificial sweeteners are erythritol, xylitol, stevia leaf extracts, neotame, and monk fruit extract—with some caveats: Erythritol: Large amounts (more than about 40 or 50 grams or…
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Sugar, especially in drinks, can lead to weight gain without curbing appetite. Danish researchers randomly assigned 22 overweight adults to consume beverages (like soft drinks and fruit drinks) or foods…
Looking for flavor in your water? If a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime isn’t handy, some brands offer natural flavors and/or safe sweeteners like stevia or erythritol, or just…
