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I'm a very picky label reader, and I won't buy anything at the grocery store unless I scan the label first. If you're the same way, you may have come across the ingredient sorbitol. It's a sugar substitute you'll often find in diet or "light" foods, in sugar-free gum, candy, and mints, and in diet drinks. You'll also find it in mouthwashes, toothpaste, and cough syrups. Sorbitol is made from Read more
I have a huge sweet tooth and I'm not afraid to admit it. I tend to go for treats made with real sugar, but I know many people watching their calorie intake like to go for sugar substitutes (so they can have their cake and not wear it too). There are so many artificial sweeteners out there, it's hard to keep them straight. Here's a list of some of the most popular ones. Type of Artificial Read more
You're asking and I'm answering . . . Hey Fit! I know you have done a ton of posts on meal-replacement bars, but they sure still manage to confuse me! Today, I picked up a South Beach Meal Replacement bar while I was out running errands and wanted a quick pick me up (I know, should have gone to the fruit aisle instead!). When reading the package, it said "less than 1 gram of sugar" but then 17 Read more
The following post was written by the registered dietitians of C & J Nutrition, Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh. We turned to them for their expert advice to answer a FitSugar reader's question. Hi, I am dealing with some serious bloating issues and it isn't pretty — especially since it's Summer and I plan to hang out in a bikini as much as possible. Can you tell me what foods cause Read more
In addition to lip chap and my cell phone, gum rounds out my list of essential purse items. But when it comes to chewing gum in general, how much do we really know about these tasty, rubbery pieces we regularly munch on? Are there any benefits to chomping? Health Benefits Heartburn relief: In 2005, researchers found that the saliva stimulated by chewing seemed to neutralize the digestive Read more
You're asking and I'm answering. "Fit. I've recently started running but I've noticed an unpleasant side effect. A few times I've had to get off the treadmill and run to the bathroom. It's totally embarrassing to me; please tell me it's normal." —Running to Restroom Great question and I love when readers pose slightly embarrassing questions because it always provides a small sigh of relief for Read more
