As the world is deliberately abandoning the love for sugar, production has increased as well as sales of low-sugar or sugar-free foods, which may seem like a healthier option to go with, but what are they really good? Sugar-free foods are made from sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol. Sugar alcohols that are created in the laboratory to be sweet in taste are not absorbed into the bloodstream. This means you can enjoy the sweet taste without adding calories. They do not raise sugar levels, but can often cause stomach upset or cause diarrhea. However, experts recommend consuming sugar-free foods in moderation. In addition, a compound called aspartame commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods, candies and beverages has been shown to increase the risk of cancer, according to studies. In fact, this artificial non-saccharide sweetener is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.