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Tag Archives: Sweetener
FDA Approves New Sweetener for U.S.
A stevia plant The newly approved sweetener is called stevia and is a herbal, zero-calorie, zero-carbohydrate sweetener. Stevia has been available in the States for some time but because it had not yet been approved as a sweetener, it … Continue reading
Posted in Health Tagged Alternative, Approval, Beneficial, FDA, Herbal, Natural, Plant, Stevia, Sugar, Sweet, Sweetener, U.S., Zero-Calorie 1 Comment
High Fructose Corn Syrup Not So Sweet
High Fructose Corn Syrup is a sweetener and preservative found in many processed foods, from Twinkies and sodas to ketchup and breads. It is made by changing the sugar in cornstarch to fructose, another form of sugar. It extends the … Continue reading
Stay Away From Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners, also known as sugar substitutes, are used instead of traditional table sugar, or sucrose, to sweeten food and beverages. Artificial or chemical sweeteners have NO food value, trick the body into thinking it is eating something sweet, and … Continue reading
