Monk fruit is a small round fruit that originates in China. It may provide various health benefits, such as weight loss promotion and anti-inflammatory properties. Monk fruit has come to the attention ...

As more people try to cut back on sugar in the foods they eat, and avoid artificial sweeteners, the market for natural products that can mimic sugar’s taste has grown. One natural sweetener in ...

Are natural sweeteners really better than artificial? Here's what to know. (Image: Getty Images; designed by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News) Enter natural sweeteners, which can also give your food and ...

The extract from monk fruit has become somewhat of a no-calorie celebrity in the burgeoning $8 billion global market for sugar substitutes. The fruit is extremely sweet — and rare. The inner pulp of ...

When you still want sweetness but not the calories and health concerns that come with loads of sugar, you might turn to zero- or low-calorie sugar substitutes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) is best known as a source of high intensity natural sweeteners, but it could also emerge as an intriguing new source of fiber, claims Ingredients by Nature, which has ...

Monk fruit and stevia are two natural sweeteners and sugar substitutes. Limited research suggests specific health benefits for both. Still, they vary in sweetness, uses, and safety. Ultimately, the ...

Creating new recipes, playing around with ingredients and working on healthy habits are always top of mind in January. Swapping out refined sugar for a natural sugar alternative is a great place to ...

If you call yourself an older millennial, then you definitely grew up with Fruit Stripe gum, its wildly erratic zebra mascot, and the brightly colored sticks of gum with bold fruit flavors that lasted ...

It’s the end of an era for Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand that was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print product: The brand’s owner is discontinuing the striped treat. “The ...