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Busting 4 Myths About Low- or No-Calorie Beverages

With so much hype surrounding low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages, how do you know what to believe? We break it down for you--and dispel the myths!
Posted 5/18/2017  12:00:00 PM By:   : 36,906 views
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How 4 Natural Sugar Substitutes Stack Up Against the Real Deal

Want to cut calories without cutting out your favorite foods and drinks? Find out if our nutritionist recommends today's trendy sugar substitutes.
Posted 1/13/2017  12:00:00 AM By:   : 80 comments   84,325 views
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Fighting Diabetes with Fitness: 5 Members' Stories

Diabetes doesn't have to be a life sentence. With a nutritious diet, regular exercise and motivational tools here at SparkPeople, these five members have reclaimed their health.
Posted 11/10/2016  12:00:00 AM By:   : 43 comments   58,285 views
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Smoothies: Skip Them or Sip Them?

Smoothies are a somewhat polarizing topic among those in the health world. When done right, though, the blended drink can provide big nutritional value. Discover the secret formula
Posted 5/24/2016  12:00:00 AM By:   : 84 comments   75,537 views
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Sugar Showdown: Hard Cider vs. Junk Food

Although cider beer is gaining in popularity, it may not be as healthy as you think. Learn how the sugar content of hard cider and your favorite junk foods compares.
Posted 11/5/2015  12:00:00 AM By:   : 30 comments   51,202 views
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Find Out How Megen Lost Half Her Body Weight*

SparkPeople member Megen lost 150 pounds--and beat her sugar addiction. Find out how, in this month's Health magazine.
Posted 2/19/2013  2:00:00 PM By:   : 48 comments   42,725 views
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What You Need to Know about Nectresse, the Zero-Calorie Sweetener

Dietitian Becky shares the scoop on the zero-calorie sweetener, Nectresse. Is it natural? And what's a monkfruit?
Posted 1/18/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 65 comments   50,894 views
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Sweet Deception: Why You Can't Trust 'Sugar' Labels

If you're trying to cut back on added sugars, don't look at the nutrition label! Here's why it may be fooling you.
Posted 8/17/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 81 comments   49,073 views
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Won't Become Corn Sugar

Learn more about refined corn sweeteners and why the petition to change the name to corn sugar was denied.
Posted 6/18/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 23 comments   24,096 views
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Don't Tax My Sugar

Dietitian Becky shares her thoughts on the possibility of a "sugar tax".
Posted 2/23/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 113 comments   21,781 views
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Do We Want Kids Starting the Day with a Bowl of Sugar?

You'd think that cereal would be a good breakfast choice for kids. Well, not necessarily, especially if you’re not paying close attention to the label on the cereal box.
Posted 12/9/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 28 comments   16,370 views
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Confession: My Sugar Addiction has Returned

Earlier this year, I thought I had finally changed my eating habits, only eating treats now and then. But since that time, things haven't exactly gone as planned...
Posted 12/17/2010  11:00:00 AM By:   : 313 comments   36,732 views
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Soon May Be 'Corn Sugar'

The makers of high fructose corn syrup want to change its name, to corn sugar. Do you think it will boost the ingredient's popularity? Do you avoid the sweetener?
Posted 9/20/2010  1:00:00 PM By:   : 179 comments   36,563 views
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Confession: I'm Breaking My Sugar Addiction

My love affair with sweets goes back many years. Recently I had the opportunity to make a serious commitment to cut back on sweets, and so far it's going better than I expected.
Posted 5/4/2010  1:00:00 PM By:   : 177 comments   36,577 views
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Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar?

Sugar can be naturally occurring or added. Do you know which type is most prevalent in your diet?
Posted 4/29/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 182 comments   107,880 views
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