Artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Saccharin & Splenda take a toll on the human body. Learn what to watch out for & why you should stop using them.

Jan 10, 2011 - Marie Cauley

Artificial sweetener is a sugar substitute that comes in a number of varieties. It is several times sweeter than regular sugar and has no or few calories.

Jul 3, 2010 - Percila Jackson

Equal, Splenda, NutraSweet, and other artificial sweetener brands offer the same sweet taste as sugar without the added fat and calories.

Mar 22, 2010 - Valerie Williams

Artificial sweeteners have received FDA approval but have not passed animal testing. Research shows that aspartame and sucralose can cause organ abnormalities and damage.

Oct 26, 2009 - Brenda Lane

Sugar and artificial sweeteners both get a bad rap, for different reasons. There are ways to reduce sugar and artificial sweetener intake.

Sep 5, 2009 - Michelle L Devon

Find out what the food industry doesn't want you to know about aspartame. The artificial sweetener has been linked to weight gain, insomnia and depression.

Oct 6, 2010 - Jennifer Lannon

Food additives in processed foods are often artificially made. Find out which artificial sweeteners, colors, and fats have been questioned for their safety.

Sep 15, 2010 - Natalie Dzado

Since its appearance on the market in 1979, aspartame has been the center of controversy. What is it that has people concerned? Is aspartame really safe?

Aug 14, 2010 - Sarah Lantz

Corn syrup is being relabeled as "soluble corn fiber" in foods and artificial sweeteners, possibly to avoid consumer health concerns about high fructose corn syrup.

Oct 10, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Research shows that diet drinks can cause weight gain, but you can avoid these effects by being smart about your artifical sweetener consumption.

Jun 12, 2011 - Natasha Abrahams

Natural sugar substitutes offer nutritional alternatives to artificial sweeteners and refined sugar.

May 8, 2008 - Jennifer Murray

Stevia for your coffee and tea contains zero calories, but it's usually not completely natural.

May 1, 2011 - Robert Rister

The Wall Street Journal has been watching the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process of stevia because the outcome may affect two major beverage producers.

Dec 15, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Can drinking sugar sweetened beverages increase your risk of heart disease? According to a new study, you may want to reconsider what you drink with your meals.

Apr 13, 2009 - Kristie Leong

To decrease sugar in the diet, many consumers of sweet snacks and soda turn to artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, but are artificial sweeteners safe?

Aug 6, 2010 - Melissa Nykorchuk

Agave nectar comes from the agave plant and is a light syrupy sweetener that can be used instead of table sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Dec 20, 2010 - Neil M White

Stevia has been labeled the Holy Grail of sugar substitutes. It is safe, natural, and calorie-free.

Sep 9, 2010 - Fernando Ibanez

If you are looking for safe sugar substitutes to consume while you are pregnant, what should you know about stevia and if it is safe to add to your diet?

Oct 7, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Fat, salt, and sugar are often added excessively in processed foods. Reading food labels can help you make low fat, low sodium, and healthier food choices.

Sep 9, 2010 - Natalie Dzado

Xylitol as a sweetner and sugar substitute is a wonder. It is a healthy, sweet sugar alcohol that's natural, safe for kids and diabetics, and tastes great!

Jul 6, 2010 - Anthony Bufort