The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No.
3: The Future of Processed Foods
Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine?
Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee?
Our editors independently select these products.
), we have hadartificial sweetenersto help us have our (sugar-free) cake and eat it, too.
Thats where things get a little sticky.
registered dietitian and Senior Director, Nutrition Communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC)
We could all benefit from more research on artificial sweeteners, Feller says.
This is required to definitively assess its impact on the body.
That said, nutrition science has uncovered some science on the subject.
So…what gives?
Basically, we need more quality research.
Despite being some of the most-studied ingredients in our food supply, says registered dietitianKris Sollid, RD.
But does artificial sweetener, or regular sugar for that matter, deserve the bad rap it often gets?
Maybe, maybe not.
Observational studies have shown associations betweenadverse health effects and the consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners, she says.
registered dietitian and Senior Director, Nutrition Communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC)
(Observational means thatresearchers collected data from participantsor looked at pre-collected data and saw what peoples outcomes are.)
When it comes to connections between food and health, neutral shouldnt be viewed as negative, she says.
When it comes to connections between food and health, neutral shouldnt be viewed as negative.
So…is it bad to eat artificial sweeteners?
In Sollids opinionformed after looking into the research extensivelyshe says that theyre probably fine for many people in moderation.
Whats more important is analyzing their effects on a case-by-case basis.
Who shouldnt consume artificial sweeteners?
Individuals with PKU need to avoid or restrict their intake of phenylalanine from all sources.
First and foremost, Sollid reiterates that the science is murky, at best.
And from which foods and drinks?
What is replacing it?
Keep in mind, however, microbiome research is still in its infancy.
Regarding the gut specifically, currently, no standards exist to define a healthy human microbiome.
This makes it especially difficult to establish a baseline standard for adequate microbiome health.
On the flip side, some research also indicates that artificial sweeteners may have the upper hand on sugar.
In the case of beverages, water is best.
…
Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.
