Why I would rather use sugar in my tea than an artificial sweetener, says professor Tim Spector
1 year, 6 months ago

Why I would rather use sugar in my tea than an artificial sweetener, says professor Tim Spector

Daily Mail  

If you have recently enjoyed a low-fat yoghurt, a diet drink, a biscuit or even a dollop of reduced sugar ketchup on your chips, there's every chance you have consumed aspartame — the artificial sweetener that has been a popular sugar substitute since the 1980s. I'm not a big believer in rat studies to tell me whether food is safe or not, as they're hard to extrapolate to humans, and although esteemed charities such as Cancer Research UK and the European Food Safety Authority continue to insist — based on such studies — that aspartame is safe, it's unclear what data they have to actually prove it. We need to be concerned by this because, whether it's a child or an adult, there's evidence that some sweeteners cause a similar spike in blood glucose levels to sugar — causing a mismatch between the brain signals and the actual calories and reward. Most food and drink firms have since reformulated popular treats to contain less sugar — by using much higher levels of sweeteners.

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Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
1 week, 2 days ago

Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. “This is a public health crisis, requiring urgent action,” said the study’s senior author, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University. With the evidence, researchers created a comparative risk model and estimated that sugary drinks “cause more than 330,000 annual deaths from …

Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests
1 month ago

Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests

CNN  

CNN — Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Outside factors might be behind the association between low added sugar intake and increased cardiovascular risk, since there are no biological mechanisms to explain it, Janzi said. “Solid sugars are often part of foods that contain other nutrients like fiber, proteins, and fats.” Those nutrients slow digestion, meaning there …

Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests
1 month ago

Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests

CNN  

CNN — Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Outside factors might be behind the association between low added sugar intake and increased cardiovascular risk, since there are no biological mechanisms to explain it, Janzi said. “Solid sugars are often part of foods that contain other nutrients like fiber, proteins, and fats.” Those nutrients slow digestion, meaning there …

#28: Are sugar substitutes (artificial sweeteners) effective or harmful for long term health?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

#28: Are sugar substitutes (artificial sweeteners) effective or harmful for long term health?

Times of India  

Dr. Nickhil Jakatdar has been working at the cutting edge of preventive health and longevity over the last 10 years with the 3 D’s – data, doctors, and dietitians – to go from being diagnosed with heart disease at the age of 41, to now having all his blood markers and body measurements in the green and his epigenetic biological …

Indian researchers study effect of artificial sugar on diabetes. Here's what they found
5 months, 1 week ago

Indian researchers study effect of artificial sugar on diabetes. Here's what they found

India Today  

The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, a non-profit medical research institute, has published India's first study on how the artificial sweetener sucralose affects heart and metabolic health in adults with type 2 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, 179 Indians with type 2 diabetes participated in this research, which is a randomised controlled study looking at replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners. The results …

Scientifically Speaking | The bitter truth about non-sugar sweeteners
9 months ago

Scientifically Speaking | The bitter truth about non-sugar sweeteners

Hindustan Times  

Who doesn’t want to be healthier? In fact, the World Health Organization released guidelines in 2022, advising against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or to reduce the risk of diseases commonly linked to obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease. Around two decades ago, I started to consume soft drinks and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, believing their zero-calorie content …

The drinks that increase your risk of heart conditions revealed
10 months, 1 week ago

The drinks that increase your risk of heart conditions revealed

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And those who drank similar amounts of beverages containing added sugar – with ingredients such …

Why you should avoid diet food if you want to lose weight, and artificial sweeteners aren't better than sugar: DR CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN's essential guide to ultra-processed food
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why you should avoid diet food if you want to lose weight, and artificial sweeteners aren't better than sugar: DR CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN's essential guide to ultra-processed food

Daily Mail  

Until recently I used to feed my family 'no-added-sugar' foods such as Heinz baked beans on toast as a quick and easy midweek meal. Some research shows artificial sweeteners can even result in increases in the levels of sugar in our bloodstreams, which may raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Not just because artificial sweeteners themselves may be no …

Switching from sugar to artificial sweeteners? Here are dos and don'ts to keep in mind
1 year, 6 months ago

Switching from sugar to artificial sweeteners? Here are dos and don'ts to keep in mind

Hindustan Times  

Amid reports of WHO planning to declare popular artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen, it is important to re-look at the intake of these widely-used sugar alternatives. Studies have revealed that artificial sweeteners could be a factor in weight gain since they might interfere with the body's capacity to control calorie intake, which can result in overeating and increased cravings. …

Are sugar-free products beneficial for health? Here's the impact of artificial sweeteners on body
1 year, 7 months ago

Are sugar-free products beneficial for health? Here's the impact of artificial sweeteners on body

Hindustan Times  

Almost everyone likes a sugary snack but if you often have foods and drinks with lots of added sugar, the empty calories can add up where added sugar can play a part in weight gain and it also may raise your risk of serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Some people use products called sugar substitutes, also …

WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions
1 year, 7 months ago

WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions

Salon  

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? In early May 2023, the World Health Organization issued a statement that cautions against the use of nonsugar sweeteners for weight loss except for people who have preexisting diabetes. However, there are conflicting studies from animal models and humans that have not found significant body weight gain associated with nonsugar sweeteners consumption. Parsing …

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?

Salon  

This article was originally published on The Conversation. For body fatness, the randomized controlled trials showed those consuming more artificial sweeteners had slightly lower weight — an average of 0.71kg — than those consuming less or no artificial sweeteners. Higher intakes of artificial sweeteners were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death in the …

The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners, as per WHO
1 year, 7 months ago

The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners, as per WHO

Live Mint  

Think twice before drinking a diet soda, or using no-sugar sweeteners in your morning coffee. The news agency Agence France-Presse, published findings by the World Health Organisation that said, “Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects.” The story reported that WHO’s new guidelines …

WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss
1 year, 7 months ago

WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. The findings also suggest that there may be potential undesirable impact from long-term use of NSS, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults, the WHO said. People need to …

Artificial sweeteners do not aid weight loss, World Health Organisation warns
1 year, 7 months ago

Artificial sweeteners do not aid weight loss, World Health Organisation warns

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commenting …

Could our love affair with sugar and artificial sweeteners literally break our hearts?
1 year, 10 months ago

Could our love affair with sugar and artificial sweeteners literally break our hearts?

LA Times  

Candy — all that sugar! Now artificial sweeteners have been associated with higher risk of “adverse cardiac events.” I love sugar and, as a kid, I had a lot of cavities. In Harvard Health’s bulletin, nutrition professor Frank Hu, who led the study, said, “Excess sugar’s impact on obesity and diabetes is well documented, but one area that may surprise …

How Much Sugar Is Too Much Sugar For Diabetics; Expert Explains
1 year, 10 months ago

How Much Sugar Is Too Much Sugar For Diabetics; Expert Explains

News 18  

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes who enjoy a cup of tea, one important question is how much sugar they can safely consume per day. Pair sweets with protein or fiber-rich foods: Eating sweets with protein or fiber-rich foods …

Grab Your Morning Coffee Right Away! New Studies Show Lower Death Risk
2 years, 4 months ago

Grab Your Morning Coffee Right Away! New Studies Show Lower Death Risk

News 18  

For many of us, a freshly brewed cup of coffee is the driving factor to wake up in the morning and fight off the grogginess. Now, a new study has found that people who drank moderate amounts of coffee were less likely to die in a 7-year follow-up period. Researchers from China’s Southern Medical University in Guangzhou used data from …

Artificial sweeteners should 'not be assumed to be safe', scientist warns
2 years, 4 months ago

Artificial sweeteners should 'not be assumed to be safe', scientist warns

Daily Mail  

Artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas and low-fat desserts should 'not be assumed safe,' an Israeli scientist has warned — after his study found they made it harder for cells to absorb sugar and changed the gut microbiome. Previous studies have also linked sweeteners to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity, but have also shown …

How low-calorie sweeteners also improve gut health
2 years, 5 months ago

How low-calorie sweeteners also improve gut health

Live Mint  

A new study based on lab experiments has revealed that low-calorie artificial sweeteners feeds 'good' gut microbes. So, F. Javier Moreno and colleagues wanted to take advantage of the best aspects of both natural substances, using enzymes to modify mogrosides while simultaneously producing galactooligosaccharides for a brand-new low-calorie sweetener. In test tube experiments, the new sweetener increased the levels of …

Tea doesn’t need sugar to taste good, according to science
5 years, 8 months ago

Tea doesn’t need sugar to taste good, according to science

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Participants were asked to either stop adding sugar to their tea overnight, gradually reduce …

No evidence swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners helps weight loss, major review warns
6 years ago

No evidence swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners helps weight loss, major review warns

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners used in Diet Coke and other …

Sweeteners are NOT healthier than sugar
6 years ago

Sweeteners are NOT healthier than sugar

Daily Mail  

Artificial sweeteners are no healthier than real sugar and may even be harmful, a study has claimed. A review of 56 studies on sweeteners found no significant differences in people's weight, blood sugar or oral health when compared with people who eat sugar. 'Non-sugar sweeteners remain far better than sugar sweetened beverages given lack of calories in the former, and …

Drinking diet drinks 'could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes'
6 years, 3 months ago

Drinking diet drinks 'could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes'

Daily Mail  

Diet drinks and artificial sweeteners that many use to cut their sugar consumption could actually put them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research suggests. Low-calorie sweeteners which are used in many diet drinks were linked to changes in bacteria in the gut that could increase the risk of diabetes Many people at risk of diabetes, such as those …

WHAT ARE THE FEARS OVER SWEETENERS? AND WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SHOW?
6 years, 3 months ago

WHAT ARE THE FEARS OVER SWEETENERS? AND WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SHOW?

Daily Mail  

In an era of obesity and diabetes, there is more focus on sweeteners and sugar alternatives than ever before. OBESITY AND DIABETES A study published in April this year from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University linked artificial sweeteners to obesity and diabetes, claiming sweeteners change how the body processes fat and uses energy. GUT BACTERIA Leading gut …

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