Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited on 7/31/25 by:Sabrina Wildermuth, MS, Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and Director of Nutrition & Regulatory ComplianceMichelle Leonetti, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Quality Assurance Nutrition & Regulatory Manager. After sipping a relaxing night time ...
There are lots of different types of sugars out there, and just as many sugar alternatives waiting to replace them. Whether you’re looking to cut out sugar entirely, scale back your sugar intake, or even to replace your tried-and-true sugar with a different type of sweetener (monkfruit, anyone?), we’ve assembled a handy guide to help ...
Life is always a little bit sweeter when sugar is involved. Mary Poppins used sugar to make the medicine go down well. But would a modern Ms. Poppins use stevia? What’s the difference between sugar vs stevia? Gone are the days when white sugar is the only pick—alternative sweeteners have become increasingly accessible in recent ...
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The world of alternative sweeteners is so vast you might feel like you need a tour guide when you start exploring. There are some popular options you’ve probably heard of, like stevia and honey, but today we’re digging into a lesser known pick that’s quickly becoming a sugar-swap darling: monk fruit.
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My client looked surprised when I circled a few less-than-obvious culprits that were holding her weight at a standstill.
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