Keep the Sweet
With contradictory claims about aspartame, explore these 3 unexpected ways to add natural sweetness to your daily diet There is such a thing as too sweet — especially if you’re dealing with any chronic health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, or high cholesterol. Many people cut back on added sugar with sugar substitutes, including aspartame, […]
Does drinking diet soda raise the risk of a stroke?
For diet soda fans, recent news reports linking these popular drinks to higher risk of stroke may have been alarming. A closer look at the study behind the headlines suggests there’s no need to panic. But beverages naturally low in calories are probably a healthier option than artificially sweetened drinks. The study included 2,888 people […]
Could artificial sweeteners be bad for your brain?
Harvard Health Blog Sometimes it seems like people trying to choose a healthy diet and watch their weight can’t catch a break. Past studies have linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. So it’s easy to understand the appeal of diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages. […]
Study discusses a link between artificial sweeteners and brain risks
A: Sometimes it seems like people trying to choose a healthy diet and watch their weight can’t catch a break. Past studies have linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and obesity. So it’s easy to understand the appeal of diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages. If […]
New concerns raised about diet soda
Harvard Health Letters Source: Harvard Health Letter For weight-conscious people who love the taste and bite of carbonation of soft drinks, the advent of sugar-free soda 60 years ago seemed a blessing: If there were no calories, you didn’t have to worry about weight gain–and the diseases that go along with obesity, like diabetes and […]
Artificial sweeteners: Moderation is key to avoid any problems
By Judy Thalheimer, R.D., L.D.N., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter The label says, “no sugar added,” “sugar-free,” or “diet.” So what makes the food or drink inside the package so sweet? Chances are it’s an artificial sweetener, a chemically processed sugar substitute. Also known as non-nutritive, non-caloric or high-intensity sweeteners, these synthetic sweeties are hundreds or even […]
