Keep the Sweet

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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, […]

Study discusses a link between artificial sweeteners and brain risks

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  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 […]