The Scoop on Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

The Scoop on Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

Most diabetics find controlling blood sugar levels a challenge. In many diabetics, even a little sugar in a mug of coffee or tea can cause a spike in blood sugar. Thankfully, today, there are several types of artificial sweeteners on the market that are made...
But, Can Those with Diabetes Eat Chocolate?

But, Can Those with Diabetes Eat Chocolate?

There is a myth circulating about diabetics and chocolates. Some diabetics believe that they should never eat chocolate because it will completely ruin their blood sugar control. Others claim that diabetics can eat as much regular chocolate as they want, as long as...
What Is Stevia, Anyways?

What Is Stevia, Anyways?

Stevia sweetener is an intensely sweet, white powder derived from the Stevia plant, which is native to Paraguay and Brazil but is now also grown in China and Japan as a crop. The plant has been used in Paraguay since the 16th Century as a herbal medicine as well as to...