Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Have you ever heard the term “saccharin sweet”? This phrase essentially means something so sweet that it’s fake, annoying, or over-the-top and has a negative connotation. While the phrase might not be the most positive thing associated with saccharin, it’s still one of the most popular artificial sweeteners. If you want to substitute saccharin with another non-caloric sweetener, what are your best options? We’re glad you [...]

When you go to add honey to your tea or drizzle it over oatmeal, have you ever wondered how many bees it took to make that delicious golden sweetener? The answer? Over 9,000 bees make a gallon of honey! If you want to give the bees a bit of a rest and opt for another, but similar, sweetener, which ones are the best honey substitutes? We’re glad you asked! The best honey substitutes (in our opinion!) are: Why did [...]

Here’s a challenge for you: go down the grocery store aisle with processed baked goods like cookies, snack bars, and other sweet treats. Can you look at five different items that DON’T have corn syrup in them?  The likelihood is that you’ll spot corn syrup in the majority of processed sweet foods because it’s good for boosting shelf life and adding sweetness less expensively (corn is a subsidized crop in the United [...]

If you order a sugar-free vanilla latte or wanted to sweeten your black coffee without regular sugar, chances are you've bumped into sucralose. Sucralose (brand name Splenda) is a popular artificial sweetener used in sugar-free or reduced-sugar foods and drinks. Some of the biggest reasons you might use sucralose are to reduce your calorie and/or sugar intake. Are there any good substitutes for sucralose, though? Some of [...]

Raw cow milk might not be the most popular type of milk, but it has plenty of fans who choose it over regular cow milk. If you’re not sure what raw milk is, don’t worry – we’ll explain more about that soon, as well as talk more about the four best raw cow milk substitutes which include: How did each of these make the cut as one of the best raw cow milk substitutes? Find out next! What is raw cow milk? Raw cow milk [...]

Chocolate milk is not only a favorite among kids, but it’s gained popularity among adults as “the perfect post-workout drink”. When we refer to chocolate milk, we’re talking about good ole’ chocolate-flavored cow’s milk. Chocolate milk can come in different milk fat percentages (skim, full-fat, etc), but what makes it chocolate milk is the chocolate flavoring – which makes it one of the highest-sugar milks on the market. [...]