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More Star-Earning Beverage Choices!
We’ve all heard to drink plenty of water each day, but is it really the only good option for hydration and nutrition? The grocery store shelves are brimming with drink options. Learn how we make finding those that support good health as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Learn About Our New Beverage Guidance
Learn about our enhanced nutrition guidance for beverages—all to help you make better choices for your health. Read all about the update!
The Low-down on Low & No-calorie Sweeteners (part 2)
This is Part 2 in our blog series exploring the origin of low- and no- calorie sweeteners and their impacts on health.
The Low-down on Low & No-calorie Sweeteners (part 1)
The ability to cut calories by reducing or eliminating sugar in foods and beverages has been the driving force in developing both low and no-calorie sweeteners as well as more products that utilize them. It’s safe to say that interest in lower calorie, sugar-free beverages and foods shows no signs of declining any time soon.
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