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A Tour de France cyclist once told me, *”Maltodextrin is my jet fuel”—but when I tried it mid-marathon, I hit […]

I used cornstarch as a “natural” hack for sweaty summers—until a rash made me question everything. After testing organic cornstarch

I added organic inulin to my morning smoothie for “gut health”—and ended up with cramps so severe, I canceled a

My golden retriever’s gas could’ve powered a hot air balloon after I added “prebiotic” FOS powder to his kibble. As

I used to devour stir-fried glass noodles, assuming “bean starch” meant vegan—until a restaurant chef whispered, “Some brands use animal

Let’s clear up the confusion: Stevia and aspartame are both zero-calorie sweeteners, but that’s where the similarities end. I learned

Let’s cut through the hype: You’ve seen monk fruit extract powder plastered on “sugar-free” snacks, keto cookies, and even fancy

Let’s settle this once and for all: Glucose syrup is in everything—from artisan sourdough to protein bars. It’s praised as

Let’s cut through the noise: Dextrose (aka glucose) is the Rodney Dangerfield of sugars—it gets no respect. Athletes chug it

Let’s talk about the elephant in the gut room: IMO (isomalto-oligosaccharides). This “gut-friendly” prebiotic is everywhere—protein bars, keto cookies, even