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Do you often lie awake at night, tossing and turning, or wake up feeling like you barely slept? The cause might surprisingly lie in your diet—specifically, your sugar intake. Increasing research points to a strong connection between what you eat…

You’ve probably heard about blood sugar levels, but do you know exactly what they are and why it’s so important to keep them balanced? Whether you’re exercising, working, or simply relaxing at home, your blood sugar level affects your energy,…

Isomalt is one of the ingredients of our well-known Zùsto Sugar substitute. But what exactly is isomalt, why do we choose to use this ingredient, and is it healthy at all? In this article, we list everything you want to…

If there’s one thing Belgium is famous for, it’s our chocolate. From the dark bitterness of pure cocoa to the gentle sweetness of milk chocolate, this treat captivates everyone. But is chocolate actually good for your health? Read on to…

What is erythritol? Despite its chemical-sounding name, erythritol is a 100% natural sweetener. In fact, erythritol occurs naturally in fruits – such as watermelon, grapes, peaches, pears, mushrooms – and fermented foods such as cheese, soy sauce, wine, etc. In…

A question we often see recurring is whether Zùsto is actually safe for diabetics. With all the health claims flying around these days, that question is entirely understandable. Hence, in this blog we’d love to give you some more information…

Probably the most well-known benefit of fiber is its positive effect on your gut health. You can read more about that here.  What is less well known, however, are the indirect, positive effects of fiber on our overall health.  Fiber…