Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. I'm not familiar with this product. Can you explain what it is and if it is healthy? ANSWER: Sugar is one of those ingredients that always seems to be in the news. Eating and drinking too much sugar can…
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