There's been some research lately showing neuronal control of body weight can change (predispose to weight gain, insulin/leptin resistance etc) simply due to sweet taste itself, in …

I suspect the use of Stevia is making me hungry. I know it's been used in South America as an appetite stimulant for cattle. Anyone else hungry after using it? You have to know th …

I do really well avoiding non paleo foods, but when it comes to beverages I have a much harder time. If I avoid alcohol I crave beverages with Splenda it is like I must have one or …

My husband is diabetic, so he mostly eats paleo, but he eats a lot of the Atkins stuff, because it's easy to take along to work etc. When I indulge in these treats I tend to get …

I just got done ordering the health garden kosher xylitol. I liked it because its made from hardwood instead of corn (as suggested by Dave Asprey). Got it off amazon, will report b …

The previous post on honey got me thinking about this: If sugar is evil, agave nectar is the devil, honey should be avoided, artificial sweeteners are chemical poison and fruit i …

I mostly do not consume sugars/fruits now, but when I want something sweet I still use a bit of stevia. But, there hasn't been much research on the long-term effects of stevia, an …

I was swishing with mouthwash this morning after my daily brush and floss and it hit me how absurdly sweet and artificial tasting the stuff was. I've cut out all other artificial …

There's a thread here that started the conversation a bit, but it also dealt with fruits (bananas) and honey as potential additions. Here's the deal: I'm in a stretch of very low …

It's commonly accepted that aspartame and MSG are excitotoxins, but are there any others to watch out for? I've read that sucralose and saccharin may be. Any evidence? Please prov …

There are situations for every parent where a little sugar goes a long ways. Such as coaxing down medicines with a young child. We've been using Agave and are thinking about Stevia …

Via http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/10/02/magazine/29mag-food-issue.html?ref=magazine#/health Should I Be Afraid of Low-Calorie Sugar Substitutes? BY GARY TAUBES T …

I made my own soda tonight using sparkling water, lemon and lime juice, and powdered stevia. It tastes exactly like diet Sprite. I understand that plain ol' water is what all the c …

So, I drink the stuff. Not as much as water, but sometimes I want something cold with flavor without any sugar, and I was unable for one reason or another to make some regular plai …

I am part of a small team that operates a haunted house, so I am rapidly approaching a month of incredibly long hours characterized by at least some strenuous labor. Cutting back o …