Sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes that provide the same (or possibly enhanced) sweet taste while having very few or virtually no calories at all. Their role in reducing the prevalence of obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease, as well as simply in weight loss has been explored by nutritional scientists, dietitians and physicians for a few years now.
With many different types of sugar substitutes available on the market today, the choices range from completely artificial to natural, with the caloric value ranging from no calories at all to a reduced number of calories. However, their impact on overall health and long-term weight management is also unclear at the moment..... Read More
