Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Making You Gain Weight?

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Did you know that your artificial sweetener habit may actually be fueling your addiction to sweets? Artificial sweeteners are much sweeter than natural sweeteners and can affect your tastebuds, making you want ever sweeter foods—and more of them. In addition to leading to a possible sweets overload, artificial sweeteners also come with a range of side effects that many people don’t think to attribute to them. These side effects can range from mild to severe in affecting your overall health and may include obesity (and complications thereof), headaches, kidney damage, and more. One of the reasons that artificial sweeteners contribute to obesity is that they don’t provide satisfaction like natural foods do. This is why you may order a diet soda but pair it with a fat and calorie laden entrée. As the obesity epidemic continues to take hold, more and more options are available to help you fight the battle without using artificial sweeteners and other “diet” products that can adversely affect your health. Read more…

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