Artificial sweeteners are low or no calorie chemically-derived sugar alternatives. They’re often grouped into two categories: nutritive sweeteners are those that do contain calories (so provide energy), whereas non-nutritive sweeteners do not contain calories. Despite the calorie differences, all ...

We’re always seeing endless amounts of information and news stories about how sugar is making the nation obese, but how can we actually try to stop it? With snacks like cookies, chocolate and brownies everywhere we turn it can prove difficult not to give into the sweet temptation!  Well look no ...

Do we really do have a big choice when we want to get that satisfying sweet taste without the host of health problems normally associated with refined white sugar?  Well, the good news is yes! Read on for top 10 sugar alternatives. Coconut sugar and coconut syrup Coconuts have an endless ...