The Real Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
If you’ve ever tried to diet, or are currently in the process of achieving a weight loss goal, the last thing you want is to feel left out, especially when surrounded by friends who have been blessed with the perfect waistline and have no worries about the calories they consume. Thankfully, foods containing artificial sweeteners, which are often low-to-no calorie, seem to be the optimal solution. In fact, the last thing you want to feel when dieting—which almost always includes cutting out most of the foods that taste delicious or bring comfort—is deprived. However, before you unwrap that sugar-free candy bar, you might want to think twice about just how that candy bar will affect your weight in the long run. Even more important, you may want to consider just how these artificially sweetened foods can affect your overall health. You might be surprised at just how harmful artificially sweetened foods and beverages can be. Read more…