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Non-Nutritive “Artificial” Sweeteners and Weight Loss
A new study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that replacing regular table sugar with non-nutritive or “artificial” sweeteners can help adults maintain weight loss with no added risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, this recommendation is at odds with the World Health Organization (WHO), which advises against using sugar substitutes for weight loss. So you may be wondering how you can best maintain weight loss while minimizing the health risks associated with sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners? Navigating these Recommendations The conflicting recommendations highlight the complexity of dietary science and individual health needs.…