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? A: If you are a regular ...

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 ...

Both sweeten things up, but they differ in calories, carbohydrates and possible health benefits. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar ...

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, ...

That “sugar-free” label on your favorite treats might be playing a clever trick on your taste buds. While you think you’re avoiding sugar, you’re actually consuming its scientific cousins—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 ...