Top 3 sugar substitutes:
Aspartame (blue) - 200X sweeter than sugar
Saccharin (pink) - 300X sweeter than sugar
Sucralose (yellow) - 600X sweeter than sugar
As I sprinkle my coffee with Splenda every morning, I sometimes wonder if my sugar substitute is a good idea. Are sugar substitutes safe? Rumors claim that they increase risk of cancer, brain damage and weight gain. During an episode last week, Kelley Peterson with Women's Health appeared on Dr. Oz and answered my questions regarding sugar substituting. There is no evidence that sugar substitutes cause cancer or brain damage in humans. In 2000, the FDA removed artificial sweeteners from the list of cancer causing chemicals. However, sugar substitutes may in fact cause weight gain. Here's why: if you're craving sugar and reach for a sugar-free cookie, you won't be satisfied so you'll eat more and more in attempt to satisfy that craving. My suggestion if you're craving sugar is to eat fruit, yogurt, dark chocolate or applesauce.
Guess there is no benefit for drinking it black ;)
ReplyDeleteLove that you pointed out sugar free cookies are...well basically pointless - fruit it is :)
Black coffee? You get "brownie" points, sister! Enjoy your fruit :)
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