Flavor and Wellness

Sugar Substitutes

2 articles

A person contemplating different FDA-approved sugar substitutes on a kitchen counter, surrounded by healthy food options, symbolizing informed dietary choices.
Nutrition

What are the FDA-approved sugar substitutes and their health risks?

Participants in the San Antonio Heart Study who drank more than 21 diet drinks per week were twice as likely to become overweight or obese as people who did not consume diet soda, according to Mayo Cl

Ryan Patel·May 2, 2026
A diverse array of sugar substitutes and sweeteners on a lab table, with a subtle visual representation of blood clotting factors in the background.
Nutrition

What are the health implications of different sugar substitutes?

Xylitol, a common sugar alcohol, was recently shown to enhance blood clotting in mice and isolated human blood, raising new questions about the safety of widely used sugar substitutes.

Ryan Patel·April 15, 2026