Behind the Sugar-Free Label: The Sweet Truth
From sneaky sweeteners to gut disruptors, here’s what you need to know about the hidden ingredients and marketing traps…
Written by: Samantha Nice
Written on: July 24, 2025
Samantha Nice is a seasoned wellness writer with over a decade of experience crafting content for a diverse range of global brands. A passionate advocate for holistic wellbeing, she brings a particular focus to supplements, women’s health, strength training, and running. Samantha is a proud member of the Healf editorial team, where she merges her love for storytelling with industry insights and science-backed evidence.
An avid WHOOP wearer, keen runner (with a sub 1:30 half marathon) hot yoga enthusiast and regular gym goer, Samantha lives and breathes the wellness lifestyle she writes about. With a solid black book of trusted contacts (including some of the industry’s leading experts) she’s committed to creating accessible, well-informed content that empowers and inspires Healf readers.
- 1. What does ‘sugar-free’ actually mean?
- 2. How does excess sugar affect your body?
- 3. What’s really inside sugar-free products?
- 4. The impact of sweeteners on your gut health
- 5. The hidden ‘sugars’ worth watching out for
- 6. What does a balanced, minimally processed snack look like?
- 7. Expert-approved top tips for smarter snacking choices
