I've heard and even learned in my research over the last several years that artificial sweeteners may cause you to gain weight instead of lose. Plus cause cravings and increase your desire for even more sugar. Which creates an addiction for unhealthy foods and drinks. Do you believe it? Well ....
I shared with you yesterday, I gained 5 pounds on my trip last week. Yesterday I immediately remembered after hearing Dr. Oz talk about artificial sweeteners that in the beginning of my weight loss journey, I was a Diet Coke addict. While I was gone, I went on a Diet Coke binge. I started with one a day and by the end of the 5th day I was up to 4 a day. If I ever doubted what I have been told about artificial sweeteners .... I don't now.
The 3 major groups of FDA-approved artificial sweeteners on the market are:
- Aspartame (includes Equal, Nutrasweet brands)
- Sucralose (includes Splenda brand)
- Saccharin (includes Sweet’N Low brand)
When I started on my weight loss journey, I began using the safest all natural sweetener on the market which not only helps with weight loss but also provided other health benefits. You measure it like sugar and can bake with it. It taste great and leaves no after taste like Stevia. It also makes a great healthy treat. I put Sweet Matters Xylitol crystals in a bowl and my grand kids love to roll fresh strawberries in it.
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I do believe that artificial sweeteners may cause one to gain weight instead of lose! I have grown children who have lost weight by giving up diet pop and not eating sugars!
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