Sugar plums, centuries-old confections, evolve from labor-intensive candies to simple fruit-and-nut treats that evoke spirit ...

Have you ever popped a piece of chewing gum to freshen your breath after lunch only to feel bloated and suffer stomach cramps afterwards? It turns out you're not alone. According to Lindsay Malone, a ...

The change of attitude towards sugar is one of the most important food evolutions of the past few years. Eliminating or reducing sugar content is mandatory in order to address the health issues faced ...

Yes, people with diabetes can eat candy. However, as with all food choices, carb count, calories, portion size, and advance planning are key. Eating candy can be a controversial topic for people with ...

Chewing gum in the modern world is profoundly inelegant. You chew it on the subway, spit it on the ground, get it stuck on someone else’s shoe, walk around with a tote bag full of wrappers that will ...

New research highlights a strong link between diabetes and oral health. High blood sugar weakens healing, raises infection risk and fuels gum disease, but simple daily habits can break the cycle.

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

Long associated with childhood and county fairs, the food has found its place among a new generation of experimental chefs.

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, an entity within the World Health Organization) recently announced that aspartame, a sugar substitute used in about 6,000 products worldwide, is ...

The change of attitude towards sugar is one of the most important food evolutions of the last few years. In the food and beverages industry, reducing or eliminating sugar content is a necessity in ...