Monthly Archives: September 2017

Cancer In studies done on mice, aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, and acesulfame potassium caused a higher incidence of cancer. Studies in humans are challenging because it can take decades for cancers to develop and be diagnosed.  One 20-year human study found … Continue reading →

Diabetes A very interesting study done in 2014 with mice found that sugar substitutes, especially saccharin, may alter gut microbes impairing glucose tolerance, leading to the development of diabetes. Other long term studies didn’t find an associate between drinking diet … Continue reading →

Those undergoing bariatric surgery have made a commitment to drastically reduce the added sugar in their diet and this dietary change alone will have a positive impact on their health. But what about the use of sugar substitutes—calorie free packets … Continue reading →

Where to start? Cutting out beverages with added sugars and obviously sweet foods is an easy place to start. We also need to reduce our intake of prepared foods or take the time to identify hidden sugars and find lower … Continue reading →

A high intake of added sugar is linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. One simple change in our diets, cutting back on added sugar, has the potential to reduce disease risk and add years … Continue reading →