A study performed on college students showed evidence that artificial sweeteners perpetuate CRAVINGS FOR SWEETS and overall sugar consumption is NOT reduced.  Another study showed that drinking both sugar and sugar-free soft drinks INCREASED the likelihood or weight gain by 65%.  BUT it was the DIET soda that was associated with “SERIOUS WEIGHT GAIN”.

Laboratory rats fed diet soda ate more high-calorie foods than rats fed drinks sweetened with high calorie sweetener.

Artificial sweeteners WILL NOT HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT.  Since these sweeteners are so much sweeter than sugar, they must be mixed with bulking agents like dextrose, sucrose and maltodextrin to make them more palatable, affordable and easier to manage.  These bulking agents are in fact SUGAR!!!!

• Dextrose = glucose (refined corn sugar)
• Maltodextrin = corn syrup solids

ARE YOU READY???  All artificial sweetener packets are 96% SUGAR.  Splenda is 99% SUGAR.  Food labeling laws allow the packets to say “sugar-free” because the serving size is less than 0.5 grams and “calorie-free” because it is under 5 calories (only 4 calories).

ACCEPTABLE SWEETENERS:

• Brown sugar
• Evaporated cane juice
• Fructose
• Fruit juice concentrate
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Molasses
• Raw sugar
• Turbinado sugar

Linda Miner

Registered Nutritional Counselor

RNC, CHN, RSNA, CMTA, BA

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*NOTE:  This opinion expressed here is that of the author based on her research and personal experience.  It is not intended to replace your own personal research or the opinion of your physician.  You should always check with your physician and/or pharmacist before changing your diet, starting an exercise programs or taking any supplements.  Please be aware that some foods and natural supplements may interact with prescription medication.