By: Ruth Tan | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition Is natural Stevia better than controversial artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to serious health concerns? 300 times sweeter than table sugar, stevia is a natural extract derived from the bushy South American stevia rebaudiana shrub. As studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas and fruit drinks as being a bigger culprit than food when it comes to weight gain, manufacturers are briskly infusing this no-fat, no-calorie sweetener into more and more drinks so as to claim more "natural" and healthier products. read more
By: Rob Bent | 2010-12-13 | Nutrition Sugar substitutes have been around since ancient times. However, the modern age of artificial sweeteners and sugar replacement began 131 years ago with the discovery of saccharine. Since then, they have been embroiled in a constant battle with opponents of new food ingredients. You've heard the rumors about their health risks and safety concerns. Now, come learn the truth about this valuable class of compounds and see how they can safely benefit society from diabetes to obesity! read more
By: Wellyn Leu | 2010-03-29 | Nutrition Artificial sweeteners are synthetic chemicals your body has to break down, chemicals your body may find it impossible to breakdown, chemicals your body was never designed to digest. The manufacturers of these products know this information and twist it with slick marketing campaigns to make you think that something that travels through your body undigested and therefore has no calories is good for you. According to them, foods sweetened with these chemicals are just a fabulous way to eat sweets without paying the price. read more
By: Libo Li | 2010-04-01 | Womens Interest As women approach menopause, it is natural to gain weight. You can notice the belly area accumulates more fat; so many menopause women try their best to find sweeteners with fewer calories. read more
By: Tyson Faulkner | 2010-03-26 | Nutrition In today's food market, the big food corporations are always coming out with new products to pitch to the consumer to make themselves more money. There's been the 'fat-free' fad, and more prevalent then ever is the artificial sweeteners debacle. So how do you know what to choose to sweeten your coffee or tea? read more
By: Scott Dell | 2010-03-27 | Health & Fitness Food additives are chemicals applied to food to improve their color, taste, texture as well as longevity. For centuries mankind has been making use of the additives like vinegar, salt and sugar to enhance and preserve the food. read more
By: noemi | 2011-03-24 | Health & Fitness By March 1st my blood pressure was down to 155 / 80 and on the 7th of March I had my first stroke. It was a very mild one. By the end of May my blood pressure had been at 135 / 75 for at least a month - and I had my second stroke. read more
By: Bettina Berlin | 2010-03-29 | Nutrition Need to cut down on sugar, or preferably cut it out completely? Then natural sweeteners might be an option for you. But you should never rely on them blindly, for although healthier than sugar or artificial sweeteners they are not the ultimate solution for a sugar-free life. Natural sweeteners can be a great asset, but you need to know how to use them. read more
By: Wendy Crittenden | 2010-04-02 | Nutrition Sometimes it's hard to tell what is truthful when it comes to advertisers. They all say that their product is the best or healthier than other brands. read more
By: Adie Brown | 2011-09-07 | Nutrition Manufacturers have been claiming that natural sweeteners have benefits galore. They say that natural sweeteners do not only inspire better life, but also help maintain carbohydrates. read more
By: Minal | 2010-10-07 | Business Aarkstore announce a new report "The Future of High-Potency Sweeteners: Natural sweeteners innovations, and developments in sweetness potentiators " through its vast collection of market research repo read more
By: John Demusz | 2010-03-27 | Diabetes Although artificial sweeteners like saccharin and cyclamates were in controversy over their safety, some of the newer sweeteners are much safer. Some of the natural choices are even good for you. read more
By: Carlo Mamar | 2011-06-16 | Gardening Every space is empty without decorative ornaments that embellished its architectural design. Spaces like offices, business spaces, churches, parks, and more need something that will catch their viewer's attention and eyesight. read more
By: Freddie E Conway | 2012-07-30 | Pregnancy The use of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is a dilemma of interest for pregnant ladies. This article talks about what aspartame is, the controversy surrounding its use, and exactly why this is a secure alternative. read more