Not exact matches
If you do see any
type of sweetener —
including brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, maltose or fructose — make sure it's not the first thing listed.
Research suggests that many IBS sufferers are sensitive to these
types of carbohydrates —
including fructose (found in fruits and honey), lactose (in dairy), fructans (in wheat, garlic, and onions), galactans (in legumes), and polyols (used as artificial
sweeteners and found in stone fruits like apricots, cherries, and nectarines).
You must also
include all other
types of sweeteners, such as corn - based
sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), honey, and agave.
And drinks containing chemical artificial
sweeteners aren't the solution since these ingredients have been linked to a number
of health issues (
including obesity and
type 2 diabetes — ha!
Other
types of protein powder contain preservatives and
sweeteners that may be harmful to dogs,
including xylitol and chocolate.