Although it seems artificial sweeteners have made their way into every coffee shop, restaurant and supermarket only about 15% of Americans actually use them regularly.
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Many refuse to switch over to artificial sweeteners claiming the taste is not the same and they can not get use to it.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reviewed 224 professional studies done regarding the effects of sweeteners on appetite and weight management. The studies concluded artificial sweeteners may aid with weight loss.
However, sweeteners only aid in weight loss if they are used properly and are not used as an excuse to eat high calorie foods. Doing this, the report noted, could have the reverse effect and actually cause weight gain.
For the complete story go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/health/17brod.html?ref=health
This site has great information on the possible side effects of sweeteners and much more useful information:
http://www.medicinenet.com/artificial_sweeteners/article.htm
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