Diet alternatively marketed as sugar-free, zero-calorie or low-calorie drinks or light drinks are sugar-free, artificially sweetened versions of carbonated beverages with virtually no calories. They are generally marketed toward health-conscious people, diabetics, athletes, and other people who want to lose weight, improve physical fitness, or reduce their sugar intake. Though artificial sweeteners had been known… Read More »
Apparent lack of pharmacological effect of steviol glycosides used as sweeteners in humans. In fact, many studies have found that people who replace full-calorie does with low-calorie sweetened ones tend to make healthier soda choices and eat fewer sweets, subsequently losing weight. A study found that drinking only four or more cans of a diet… Read More »
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More »
Sugar is one of the best things we can cut down on – but giving up the sweet stuff is tough when it’s as addictive as cocaine. From a can of fizzy drink to leftover Christmas chocolates, it has become the SOS ingredient of choice. Nutritionist and author Christianne Wolff reveals how and why you… Read More »