But now, many potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut ... have a lower glycemic index than table sugar ...

From diet cokes to sugar-free desserts, artificial sweeteners are everywhere. But do they really benefit our bodies in any way? Let's see what the experts have to say.

a variety of packets of artificial sweeteners laid out on a table - Noderog/Getty Images I tried tuna sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's only one I'd recommend ...

For most healthy people, consuming a small amount of sugar (less than 5% of total daily calorie intake) is probably better ...

Still, some nonnutritive substitutes are better than others. Stevia ... a go-to for many people looking to reduce their sugar intake. Sucralose is found in many foods, including baked goods ...

A sugary diet can lead to weight gain and health problems such as type-2 diabetes, so none of us should be having more than the ... foods with sugar replacements. Artificial sweeteners give ...

This result is an artificial sweetener that is extremely sweet – 600 times sweeter than regular sugar — and low-cal. One packet of Splenda contains 3.36 calories. Health effects of Splenda The ...

The rising concern of sugar in everyday food items is driving the use of artificial sweeteners, the seemingly perfect alternative.