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5 Popular Sugar Substitutes Appear Great... On The Surface! By: Dylan Cahn In any given grocery store one can easily expect to find at least five different types of sugar substitutes. I have chosen the most popular? Learn more. 2794 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2009

5 Popular Sugar Substitutes Appear Great... On The Surface!
By: Dylan Cahn
In any given grocery store one can easily expect to find at least five different types of sugar substitutes. I have chosen the most popular? Learn more. 2794 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2009

8 High-Sugar Foods To Avoid & Smart Choices To Replace Them!
By: Shannon Clark
Here’s a list of 8 foods you need to have a close eye on if you are watching how much sugar you consume. Get the facts on how much sugar bagels and other popular foods have and healthy alternatives that are available! 1483 Words - Date Added: Jun 30, 2008

Artificial Sweeteners - Debunking The Myths!
By: Par Deus
The world of sweeteners has been around as far back as 1879. But then around 1970 the problems started rolling in. Learn what these sweeteners are and the myths behind them! Check it out! 2608 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2006

Artificial Sweeteners Do Not Cause Cancer: Old Myths Debunked!
By: Dr. David Ryan
Debunking old myths is getting to be a full-time job for me. It is surprising how many people still are afraid of using artificial sweeteners. Learn more... 1266 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2009

Artificial Sweeteners: Aspartame
By: Derek Charlebois
There are mixed beliefs about aspartame's safety. Some think it is perfectly safe. Others think it is deadly. 815 Words - Date Added: Mar 08, 2002

Can Sugar Make You Sick?
By: ISSA
Sugar improves the flavor of foods and also widens the range of foods we eat. Without sugar for example, many high fiber breakfast cereals providing important nutrients would taste like cardboard, and be quite inedible. 873 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2003

Glycerol
By: Jeremy Keough
Glycerol. What is it? Does anyone have a clue why that suddenly a protein bar has 20grams of carbohydrates instead of two? What about why there is a sudden "bite" feeling in the back of your throat after eating one. 991 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2002

Guide To Sugar Alternatives!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Clearly, too much sugar is not good for everybody, with all the unpleasant consequences from tooth decay to obesity and diabetes to heart disease. But how about alternatives? Does it matter where you get your sweet? 1374 Words - Date Added: Apr 14, 2004

Is Sugar Bad For A Bodybuilder?
By: Topic Of The Week
Sugar has become possibly the most controversial substance for bodybuilders. Even though sugar can be a huge weight gainer and cause diabetes, could it also be useful for a bodybuilder? 7605 Words - Date Added: Apr 04, 2006

Nutrition: An Overview Of The Five Nutrients
By: Joe Franco
Proper nutrition is a key component for good heath and physical fitness. For weight trainers, proper nutrition consumption is the most important aid for making gains. 1307 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2002

Sucralose: Is This Sweetener Right For You?
By: Virtual Muscle
Sucralose is the only non-nutritive sweetener made from sugar. Is it safe? Should you use it? Find out here! 768 Words - Date Added: Jun 06, 2003

Sugar Does Not = Suicide
By: Big Cat
I believe this article to be a potential threat to the growth and even health of several beginners that may come across this text. Of all the articles on this site, this is the only one I have found that could be truly harmful if interpreted literally. 1566 Words - Date Added: Jul 05, 2001

Sugar Substitutes - A Review!
By: Mr. Ryan Swan
In this article I will review the research on the new and old artificial sweeteners. As well I will look at who should avoid certain sweeteners and how we can all benefit by using sweeteners in everyday life. Learn more... 2047 Words - Date Added: Mar 20, 2006

Sugar's Mind Games!
By: Karen Sessions
Those who are sugar dependant have the same dependency as those who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking, and gambling. The sugar need provides immediate gratification. 392 Words - Date Added: Oct 31, 2003

Understanding Glycerine!
By: Planet Muscle
Glycerine has been considered a revolution in our industry, previously being seen as a non-nutrient additive. Find out why your bar needs glycerine! 1105 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2003

Use Of Nutritive And Nonnutritive Sweeteners.
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
It is the position of The American Dietetic Association that consumers can safely enjoy a range of nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners when consumed in moderation and within the context of a diet consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Learn more! 7612 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2004

Xylitol: A Sweetener For Health.
By: Joel Tietge
On a food label you might find xylitol classified as a carbohydrate but it is actually a natural sugar alcohol known more specifically as a polyalcohol. Learn what it does, where it comes from and how it can help you! 1273 Words - Date Added: Jul 14, 2003

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