Possible Health Benefits of Artificial Sweeteners : One benefit of artificial sweeteners is that they dont contribute to tooth decay and cavities. They may also help with the following: * Weight control. One of the most appealing aspects of artificial sweeteners is that they are non-nutritive — they have virtually no calories. In contrast, each gram of regular table sugar contains 4 calories. A teaspoon of sugar is about 5 grams. For perspective, consider that one 200 ml can of a sweetened cola contains 8 teaspoons of added sugar, or about 160 calories. If youre trying to lose weight or prevent weight gain, products sweetened with artificial sweeteners rather than with higher calorie table sugar may be an attractive option. * Diabetes. Artificial sweeteners may be a good alternative to sugar if you have diabetes. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners generally dont raise blood sugar levels because they are not carbohydrates.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:30:00 +0000
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