Search Results for: aspartame

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Is Artificial Sweetener Bad for You?

  January 5, 2024

  Sugar substitutes are in many foods, but are artificial sweeteners healthy? Learn how to identify them and whether they're helpful or harmful to your health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

• Article - 7 Minute Read

  How to Avoid Added Sugars in Your Diet

  June 21, 2023

  Added sugars do not occur naturally in food and drink and are added during preparation. Reducing added sugar intake can be one part of a healthier lifestyle.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Desserts for People with Diabetes: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth Safely

  August 24, 2021

  Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to dessert, but some choices are better for you than others. Here's how to eat diabetes-friendly desserts.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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• Videos

  Decoding Diet Buzzwords: Is ‘Low-Fat’ Really Best?

  February 15, 2022

  Many labels sound like they're taking away the bad stuff from your food — low fat, low calorie, low sugar, low carb — but does that make the food healthier?Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: diet, low carb, low-fat, Nutrition

  

• Article - 1 Minute Read

  What’s In Your Soda?

  July 30, 2015

  While delicious, soda can be damaging to your health. Check out our infographic to find out what soda is made with, and the associated health risks.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: aspartame, caffeine, coca cola, cola, diabetes, infographic, pop, soda, soft drink, sugar

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  The Skinny on Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

  July 19, 2014

  Learn more about artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes that you can incorporate into your diet.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: acesulfame potassium, advantame, agave, aspartame, diabetes, FDA, food additives, neotame, saccharin, stevia, sucralose, xylitol