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Pure Monk Fruit Extract: 2025 Sweetener Shop Guide (Read the Fine Print)
Discover how to choose the best pure monk fruit extract — no fillers, just sweetness. What to look for, how to compare, and why it matters.
Mar 239 min read


Do Sweeteners Help You Lose Weight? WHO's Latest Guidance
Does replacing sugar with sweeteners help you lose weight? The World Health Organization reviewed 283 studies to determine what the science actually reveals. While studies have shown small weight loss in the short term (3 months or less), there’s a lack of evidence showing they’re effective in helping people lose weight in the long term (over 6 to 18 months). This post breaks down what WHO actually said, clears up common media misconceptions, and explains what it means for yo
Feb 413 min read


What Happened to Nectresse?
Just after 2 years of being widely available in stores, Nectresse monk fruit sweetener was discontinued. Learn what happened.
Jun 1, 20206 min read


Review: Dark Muscovado Sugar
In my "Sweetener Review Series", I write about dark muscovado sugar. Learn all about this unique sweetener.
Apr 16, 20206 min read


A Brown Sugar that Does not Harden?
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a brown sugar that does not harden? In this post, I write about two such brown sugars --- Sucanat and Pourable
Apr 16, 20204 min read


About C&H Granulated Sugar
As part of my "Sweetener Review Series," I write about one of the most widely available sugar brands in the US — the highly recognizable C&H
Mar 9, 20205 min read


About Domino Granulated Sugar
Have questions about Domino Sugar? Who makes it? Is it vegan? How does this well-known, 100-year-old brand, compare with other table sugars?
Mar 1, 20206 min read


Review: Light Muscovado Sugar
On my "Sweetener Review Series", I write about light muscovado. Learn all about this traditional sweetener: chemical composition, source, pr
Aug 4, 20186 min read
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