Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent study linked xylitol, a common sugar substitute, to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular risks. (Photo: Adobe ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study published by the European Heart Journal has found that xylitol, the low-calorie sweetener used in reduced-sugar foods, ...

Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She works as a media spokesperson, nutrition consultant, recipe developer ...

As more and more people aim to become healthier, low-calorie sweeteners have become a popular replacement for traditional sugar. However, a recent study published in the European Heart Journal found ...