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Gut doctor shares risks of using artificial sweeteners, suggests alternatives

Artificial sweeteners are not easily absorbed by the gut, shares Dr Sethi.
Published on Jan 30, 2026 04:47 pm IST

Glycemic index vs insulin index: Health experts explain the difference

Healthy sweeteners: How to choose a healthier sweetener for your diet?
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 12:02 am IST

Raipur cancer surgeon explains which sugar alternatives are truly healthy

Dr Sharma explains safe sugar alternatives for healthier sweet choices.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 05:59 am IST

Cardiologist warns artificial sweeteners could be stealing years from your brain

Most people swap sugar for artificial sweeteners, believing they’re the safer choice. But new research is sounding the alarm.
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 12:08 pm IST

Are artificial sweeteners safe? Study says it can increase stroke risk

Artificial sweeteners can pose serious health risks in the long run.
Published on Jul 21, 2025 05:51 pm IST

Satisfy your sweet cravings while staying healthy with 3 jaggery based recipes

3 mouth-watering jaggery based recipes
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:16 pm IST

Rakul Preet Singh opens up about food guilt, experts tell us how to deal with it

Rakul Preet Singh has opened up about dealing with food guilt last year
Published on Jan 05, 2025 04:25 pm IST

A sugar-free version of your favourite sweet winter treat, Gajar Ka Halwa

How to make Gajar Ka Halwa without the calories
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:58 pm IST

Margarita mousse to Bourbon brownies: Alcohol-infused treats dressed to impress

3 boozy Christmas desserts to spice up your holiday parties
Published on Dec 23, 2024 11:32 pm IST

Yami Gautam just reminded us about the goodness of panjeeri ladoos; read recipe

Yami Gautam shares love for panjeeri ladoo
Published on Nov 25, 2024 06:27 pm IST

Dessert Day: Paan laddus to chai cupcakes, try 5 unique Diwali mithai recipes!

5 unique Diwali mithai recipes
Published on Oct 14, 2024 06:09 pm IST

Dal ni Pori to Chaapat: Parsi dishes you have to try on Parsi New Year 2024

From Dal ni Pori to Chaapat, one-of-a-kind dishes you have to try this Navroz
Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:00 pm IST

Does monk fruit sugar lead to blood clots? Switch to these natural sweeteners

Amid reports of monk fruit sugar and stevia leading to blood clots, give these natural sweeteners a shot instead
Published on Aug 14, 2024 06:49 pm IST

How to make nutritious Raagi and Gur Ke Laddoo at home

Taste of tradition with nutrient-packed twist: Here's how to make Raagi and Gur Ke Laddoo at home
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:07 am IST

Sweet success: Sugar tax saves thousands of children from tooth extractions

Sweet success: Sugar tax saves thousands of children from tooth extractions, research shows
Published on Nov 15, 2023 07:46 pm IST

National Chewing Gum Day 2023: Date, history and significance

National Chewing Gum Day 2023: Date, history and significance
Published on Sept 29, 2023 07:36 pm IST

Do aspartame and other artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

As an adult, you'd have to drink at least nine cans of soft drinks to exceed the recommended daily intake of artificial sweeteners.
Published on Jul 17, 2023 03:53 pm IST

Be cautious about this as WHO pins artificial sweetener aspartame ‘carcinogenic’

In this photo illustration, food products that contain the artificial sweetener aspartame including Equal, Crystal Light, Trident, Diet Coke and Royal Jello are displayed in New York City. The World Health Organization classified the sugar substitute aspartame, which is used in numerous food products, as a possible carcinogen
Published on Jul 17, 2023 12:30 pm IST

WHO cancer arm deems aspartame possible carcinogen; consumption limits unchanged

The WHO said the existing consumption levels meant, for example, that a person weighing 60-70kg would have to drink more than 9-14 cans of soda daily to breach the limit. (File)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 09:15 am IST

Are sugar-free products beneficial for health? Here's their impact on body

Are sugar-free products beneficial for health? Here's the impact of artificial sweeteners on body
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 12:18 pm IST

75% of sugar mills finish operations 2 months earlier

Lower output could also hamper India’s ambitious ethanol-blending programme. (File image)
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 01:49 pm IST

Artificial sweetener in some 5,000 diet goods, beverages linked to anxiety

Artificial sweetener in some 5,000 diet goods, beverages linked to anxiety
Published on Dec 12, 2022 03:06 pm IST

Heart disease may be linked to artificial sweeteners: Study

Heart disease may be linked to artificial sweeteners: Study
Published on Sept 08, 2022 08:50 pm IST

Calorie-free sweeteners affect microbiome and glycemic response: Study

Calorie-free sweeteners affect microbiome and glycemic response: Study
Published on Aug 20, 2022 09:00 pm IST

Study looks at impact of non-nutritive sweeteners on children. Here’s all you need to know

Health concerns around these sweetener products now have shifted.
Updated on Oct 29, 2019 03:53 pm IST

Here’s how artificial sweeteners increase appetite

Billions of people worldwide consume artificial sweeteners and they are prescribed as a tool to treat obesity, despite little being known until now about their full impact on the brain.
Updated on Aug 31, 2019 04:27 pm IST

Sugar-free, calorie free: Artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss

Here’s why artificial sweeteners are not healthy.
Updated on Aug 03, 2018 12:50 pm IST

Artificial sweeteners and diabetes, experts give final word on their link

If you have diabetes, here’s what happens when you swap artificial sweetener for sugar.
Updated on May 13, 2018 05:04 pm IST

For a healthier, sweeter than sugar option, try the low-calorie monk fruit

Monk fruit is a natural sweetener.
Updated on Apr 27, 2018 08:56 am IST

Artificial sweeteners are not safe, can cause obesity and diabetes

Sugar and artificial sweeteners have shown negative effects linked to obesity and diabetes during research.
Updated on Apr 23, 2018 11:56 am IST