If you are a regular reader of food packaging on diet and sugar-free food products, you may have noticed a row under the “total carbohydrate” section of some nutrition facts labels called “sugar ...

There are many different types of sugar, and all of them are addictively delicious for those of us with a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, sugar doesn't have the best reputation in the health industry.

From 2017 to 2020, American obesity prevalence was 41.9%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During that period, roughly 135 million Americans were considered medically obese ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Sugar and sugar alcohols are added to foods, drinks, and medicinal products. Both ...

As we become more aware of the health risks associated with added sugars, substitute sweeteners have never been more popular. Some—like aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), saccharin (Sweet n’ Low), ...

Q: I’ve noticed that more and more diet and sugar-free food products contain ingredients called sugar alcohols. What are they? And are they any better for you than table sugar? If you are a regular ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have diabetes, and I’m wondering if sugar alcohol reduces the number of carbohydrates that the body absorbs? The short answer is no. Sugar alcohol is an intense sweetener that’s ...

If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — you might be tempted by products advertised as low sugar, ...

And are they better for you than regular sugar? Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Hannah Seo Q: I’ve noticed that more and more diet and sugar-free food products contain ...