Monk fruit may be a healthier option than sugar or other sweeteners. The extract has no calories and contains antioxidants to ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Monk fruit does not significantly raise blood sugar because its sweet ...

Monk fruit sweetener is a natural sweetener that is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sugar. It contains zero calories and is thought to have antioxidant properties. Monk fruit sweetener, or monk fruit ...

The extract from monk fruit has become somewhat of a no-calorie celebrity in the burgeoning $8 billion global market for sugar substitutes. The fruit is extremely sweet — and rare. The inner pulp of ...

Monk Fruit Sweetener: Is It Good for You? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Some people looking to cut back on table sugar without sacrificing taste are jumping on the ...

For runners, sugar-laden products serve as a great source of energy on longer runs when you need a quick boost of fuel. But if you’re trying to cut back on sugar outside of your workouts, chances are ...

It’s not far-fetched to call natural sweetener an ingredient superhero for flavoring up your everyday foods and drinks with little to no calories. That said, it’s worth double-checking the label to ...

When you still want sweetness but not the calories and health concerns that come with loads of sugar, you might turn to zero- or low-calorie sugar substitutes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Q. I just saw a monk fruit sweetener next to the stevia I usually purchase. What is it and is it a safe sugar alternative? A. Like stevia, monk fruit sweeteners are derived from natural, plant sources ...

You probably reach for something like an apple or banana when you’re craving natural sweetness. But scientists just laid out a case for another option that’s probably not even on your radar: monk ...