Artificial Sweeteners Versus Sugar

What’s better in terms of fat loss and the answer is artificial sweeteners. 

I would always opt for diet soda over regular soda and artificial sweeteners over sugar.

But I wouldn’t overdo it. And, when in doubt, I would always choose water.  

Water over any kind of diet soda and specifically water that is filtered.

According to Harvard, artificial sweeteners are linked with cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular problems. 

Specifically, there was a study in 1970 that linked artificial sweetener saccharin to bladder cancer in rats.

However, short term they can help manage weight, but it may not be sustainable long term. 

You have the added health risks stated previously and sugar substitutes are terrible for the gut and can cause bloating, gas and diarrhea.

Your gut microbiome is like a second brain and it’s best to take care of it.

Artificial sweeteners are found in baked goods, soft drinks, powdered drink mixes, candy, puddings, canned foods, protein powder, dairy products and many other foods and beverages.

It’s best to double check the ingredients on food label and check for these different kinds of artificial sweeteners.

• Aspartame

• Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)

• Sucralose

• Advantame

• Saccharin

Now, I’m not saying to get rid of these sweeteners completely but limit them. First, be aware of the negative consequences of consuming them daily and use them in moderation.