And are they better for you than regular sugar? Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Hannah Seo Q: I’ve noticed that more and more diet and sugar-free food products contain ...

If you are a regular reader of food packaging on diet and sugar-free food products, you may have noticed a row under the “total carbohydrate” section of some nutrition facts labels called “sugar ...

Both sugar and sugar alcohol are found naturally in food and are also added to processed items. Although they’re used similarly, they exhibit varying effects on your digestion, blood sugar levels, and ...

Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners show up in many diets and "low-calorie" products. Now we're seeing the long-term ...

That “sugar-free” label on your favorite treats might be playing a clever trick on your taste buds. While you think you’re avoiding sugar, you’re actually consuming its scientific cousins—sugar ...

Dear Doctor K: I have Type 2 diabetes. Many low-carb and sugar-free products contain “sugar alcohols.” What are they? Do they count as carbohydrates? Dear Reader: Type 2 diabetes is marked by elevated ...

Q: I’ve noticed that more and more diet and sugar-free food products contain ingredients called sugar alcohols. What are they? And are they any better for you than table sugar? If you are a regular ...

Dear Dr. K: I have Type 2 diabetes. Many low-carb and sugar-free products contain “sugar alcohols.” What are they? Do they count as carbohydrates? Dear Reader: Type 2 diabetes is marked by elevated ...