Are artificial sweeteners harming your gut? |...

1 in 4 people have insulin resistance, which quietly raises your risk of heart disease and cancer, often without any change in your blood sugar. And most of those who have it have no idea. It can remain completely hidden for years, with no obvious symptoms and no warning signs… B ...  Show more

Today we’re talking about food additives. Take a look at the back of some ultra-processed packaged food and you’ll see a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. Complex, sciencey sounding names that most of us can barely pronounce. These are called additives. But what exactly are th ...  Show more

Artificial sweeteners have been a popular choice for a sugar substitute among those who are looking for a sweet-but-zero-calorie treat for themselves, but recent research has shown that these sweeteners may not be all that good for you (aspartame in particular could possibly b ...

Artificial and natural sweeteners are everywhere. There are the ones in the pink, blue and yellow packets but there’s also agave, stevia and something called sugar alcohols. You can find them in everything from salad dressings to water, yes even water. Some a ...

A new study adds to the ongoing debate about artificial sweeteners and whether they help or hurt with weight loss.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or le ...  Show more

Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-erythritol-sweetener-safety-are-there-side-effects/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-aspartame-cause-ca ...  Show more