The World Health Organization says a systematic review of the available evidence suggests the use of non-sugar sweeteners 'does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.'
Don't use sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose weight, according to new guidance from the World Health Organization.
The review also indicated that there might be"potential undesirable effects" from the long-term use of sugar substitutes such as a mildly increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. "However, this should not be interpreted as an indication that sugar intake has no relevance to weight-control," Johnson said in a statement.
The guidance is meant for government health organizations in countries who may wish to use the scientific analysis to implement policy changes for their citizens, Branca said. WHO said that the recommendation was"conditional" because the identified link between sweeteners and disease outcomes might be confounded by complicated patterns of sweetener use and the characteristics of the study participants.
Many people consider stevia products to be more"natural," since they are derived from the stevia plant. Some natural and artificial sweeteners add bulking sugars to their products to cut their sweetness and add bulk to the product for baking. Even if you are a true sugar"addict," the good news is that you can tame your sweet tooth, registered dietitian Lisa Drayer said in an article for CNN. She provides the following steps:
"If you like sweet carbonated beverages, add a splash of cranberry or orange juice to seltzer or try flavored seltzers. You can also flavor your own waters with fruit slices for natural sweetness or try herbal fruit teas," Drayer said.
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