Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other sugar alcohols are sorbitol and xylitol. Because they are all natural, the FDA does not consider them to be food additives. Other artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharine are made from chemicals in a laboratory. … Read More
A lot of people want to decrease their sugar intake, and with good reason; too much sugar can increase your chances of dementia, contribute to osteoporosis, and more. But are artificial sweeteners, such as maltitol, the way to go? There are a multitude of alternatives to sugar, including stevia, agave, … Read More
The most consistent and reliable IBS trigger foods found to date are a group of carbohydrates called FODMAPs. Found in a wide range of foods, FODMAPs are - poorly absorbed and therefore become fermented by gut bacteria to produce gas. The word FODMAPs stands for “fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and … Read More
