by Charles Pearson, eHow Editor
Are artificial sweeteners good for you? Do they help you lose weight? Do they live up to their promise of no calorie sweetness? Find out with these eHow guides.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener designed to add sweetness to foods without adding many calories. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a Read More
If you want to enjoy the sweetness of your favorite sugary treat without the calories of sugar, you're in luck. From Splenda to Nutrasweet to Sweet 'n Low, choices for Read More
Recent studies published by many health experts have emphasized the dangers of the artificial sweetener aspartame. This sweetener has been found to be the culprit to many Read More
Artificial sweeteners are chemical compounds that, in some cases, can be dangerous. They can actually accomplish the exact opposite of what they are intended to do. Read More
Non-toxic living means making a commitment to use environmentally friendly products around the house, including foods. One of the areas where it's hardest to make that Read More
Diet drinks create a lot of controversy due to their use of artificial sweeteners. Find out why diet drinks can be used as a healthy addition to a diet with help from a Read More
Since its controversial first approval by the FDA in 1981, aspartame, a virtually calorie-free artificial sweetener, has been blamed for every health problem from brain Read More
During pregnancy, many women find concern in most things revolving around their health and nutrition. And with so many artificial sweeteners on the market today, a great Read More
Aspartame is a dangerous sugar substitute added to diet foods. Using it over time can cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety and depression along Read More
Every day we’re hearing more and more about the dangers of refined white sugar to our health. We have several options for sugar substitutes, but it’s difficult to know Read More
Some of the most nutritious, low-calorie sweeteners can be found in Mother Nature’s gardens. Stevia, agave syrup, sorbitol and malititol are herbal alternatives to the Read More
If you happen to be an individual who cannot tolerate sugar or its effects, then you are in great luck. Sugar substitutes are in abundance today. No longer are you a slave Read More
Using a sugar substitute in place of a cup of sugar can shave 360 calories off of a traditional cake recipe. With results like this, it is no wonder that so many people are Read More
Learn about Sugar Substitutes for a diabetic diet in this free healthy living video. Read More
We use sugar to sweeten coffee, chocolate and most desserts. It's what causes texture, taste and color in these foods. This can make it difficult to find a sugar substitute Read More
If you're diabetic or trying to lose weight, cutting back on sugar is much easier when you have tasty, sugar-free recipes of your favorite foods available. Sugar-free Read More
Sweet as it is, sometimes a recipe that calls for honey is not practical. Maybe you don't have any honey or it is too expensive for your use. Perhaps you want to cut back Read More
Honey is a natural sweetener. The sugary syrup is made from the nectar of flowers by industrious bees pollinating our crops. Honey is drizzled over hot biscuits, spread Read More
Strawberries sugar-coated with splenda
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