Comments on: Are Artificial Sweeteners Making Us Fat? http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/ Welcome to Eat Drink Better: Sustainable Food for a Healthy Lifestyle Sun, 27 May 2012 01:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: 4 Tips for Bouncing Back From Holiday Gluttony – Eat Drink Better http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-2/#comment-108223 4 Tips for Bouncing Back From Holiday Gluttony – Eat Drink Better Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:04:37 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-108223 [...] to avoid adding artificial sweeteners to do it. Those aren’t so good for you but that is for another day, another article. If you [...] [...] to avoid adding artificial sweeteners to do it. Those aren’t so good for you but that is for another day, another article. If you [...]

]]> By: Diet Soda Causes Strokes! Or Not – Eat Drink Better http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-104343 Diet Soda Causes Strokes! Or Not – Eat Drink Better Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:00:55 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-104343 [...] Artificial sweeteners have their problems, just as too many calories in the American diet causes problems.  Hopefully, someone else will look into this and we’ll know more soon. [...] [...] Artificial sweeteners have their problems, just as too many calories in the American diet causes problems.  Hopefully, someone else will look into this and we’ll know more soon. [...]

]]> By: Eat Drink Better » Blog Archive » People Who Can Taste Fat Better are Slimmer http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-95296 Eat Drink Better » Blog Archive » People Who Can Taste Fat Better are Slimmer Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:02:04 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-95296 [...] also work with your brain to let you know when you’ve had enough of a certain taste.  Thus, taste helps regulate how much and what types of food you eat.  This is why something as delicious as ice cream (sadly…or [...] [...] also work with your brain to let you know when you’ve had enough of a certain taste.  Thus, taste helps regulate how much and what types of food you eat.  This is why something as delicious as ice cream (sadly…or [...]

]]> By: Becky Striepe http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61608 Becky Striepe Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:46:59 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61608 I agree that physical activity is important, but I just can't get behind the idea that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are safe. There is so much evidence linking them to cancer and other serious health problems. I think Zach's two part series really covers the health implications of artificial sweeteners nicely, if you want to take a peek: http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/09/28/diet-coke-can-kill-you/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/11/15/can-diet-coke-kill-you-part-2/ With that much evidence, I'm inclined to err on the side of caution. I agree that physical activity is important, but I just can’t get behind the idea that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are safe. There is so much evidence linking them to cancer and other serious health problems. I think Zach’s two part series really covers the health implications of artificial sweeteners nicely, if you want to take a peek:

http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/09/28/diet-coke-can-kill-you/

http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/11/15/can-diet-coke-kill-you-part-2/

With that much evidence, I’m inclined to err on the side of caution.

]]> By: Sarah-Jane Bedwell, R.D. http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61355 Sarah-Jane Bedwell, R.D. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:44:30 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61355 As a registered dietitian, I believe that this article leaves out important information about artificial sweeteners. Data, which have been published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition and supported by the American Dietetic Association, speak to their safety and actually show that low- and no-calorie sweeteners can help you manage your weight. As a consultant for food and beverage companies, including the Coca-Cola Company, I understand that obesity is a complex issue that is not going to be solved by blaming one type of food or beverage. Instead, the important thing is for us to work together to educate people on how to consume all sweets in moderation (whether sweetened by sugar or artificially) and to balance the intake of these foods with physical activity. As a registered dietitian, I believe that this article leaves out important information about artificial sweeteners. Data, which have been published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition and supported by the American Dietetic Association, speak to their safety and actually show that low- and no-calorie sweeteners can help you manage your weight. As a consultant for food and beverage companies, including the Coca-Cola Company, I understand that obesity is a complex issue that is not going to be solved by blaming one type of food or beverage. Instead, the important thing is for us to work together to educate people on how to consume all sweets in moderation (whether sweetened by sugar or artificially) and to balance the intake of these foods with physical activity.

]]> By: Becky Striepe http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61249 Becky Striepe Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:19:01 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61249 Thanks, Zach! Great post. Thanks, Zach! Great post.

]]> By: Blake Urmos http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61207 Blake Urmos Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:26:35 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61207 I can see the psychological effects of these artificial sweeteners loosely being linked to obesity. But that's about it, a loose connection. I am totally against artificial sweeteners given their controversial side effects and tests. Not only that, but they also taste horrible. One of the main artificial sweeteners that is frequently overlooked is Acesulfame Potassium. It is often paired with surcalose (Splenda) due to its slight bitterness. Watch out for this one because it has not be thoroughly tested and in some rodent studies, it has shown to cause cancer. If you are really worried about becoming obese, stop consuming empty calorie garbage. i.e. soda, candy, super-sweet alcoholic beverages. I can see the psychological effects of these artificial sweeteners loosely being linked to obesity. But that’s about it, a loose connection.

I am totally against artificial sweeteners given their controversial side effects and tests. Not only that, but they also taste horrible.

One of the main artificial sweeteners that is frequently overlooked is Acesulfame Potassium. It is often paired with surcalose (Splenda) due to its slight bitterness. Watch out for this one because it has not be thoroughly tested and in some rodent studies, it has shown to cause cancer.

If you are really worried about becoming obese, stop consuming empty calorie garbage. i.e. soda, candy, super-sweet alcoholic beverages.

]]> By: zach http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61177 zach Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:59:34 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61177 here you go: http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/11/15/can-diet-coke-kill-you-part-2/ covers the politics of legalizing aspartame and also a lot more on the possible health problems associated with it thanks here you go: http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/11/15/can-diet-coke-kill-you-part-2/

covers the politics of legalizing aspartame and also a lot more on the possible health problems associated with it

thanks

]]> By: zach http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61174 zach Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:57:18 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61174 great post, Becky. thanks for linking to my first post on artificial sweetener. in the next comment, i will give the link to my follow-up, more comprehensive post on the topic as well. great post, Becky.

thanks for linking to my first post on artificial sweetener.

in the next comment, i will give the link to my follow-up, more comprehensive post on the topic as well.

]]> By: Becky http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/12/21/are-artificial-sweeteners-making-us-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-61115 Becky Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:32:15 +0000 http://eatdrinkbetter.com/?p=2690#comment-61115 That's a legit point...it's definitely about more than just food. I do think that the diet soda trend overall is no good, from a health perspective. It feels like folks like your runner friend are more the exception than the rule, you know? I'm totally with you on moderation. That's what it's all about! We also had junk food from time to time growing up, but my folks always stressed that that sort of thing was a treat, not the norm. :) That’s a legit point…it’s definitely about more than just food. I do think that the diet soda trend overall is no good, from a health perspective. It feels like folks like your runner friend are more the exception than the rule, you know?

I’m totally with you on moderation. That’s what it’s all about! We also had junk food from time to time growing up, but my folks always stressed that that sort of thing was a treat, not the norm. :)

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