Sometimes new research uncovers a startling truth that changes everything. Perhaps it reveals a flaw in a sacred cow belief of the mainstream. Or maybe it provides us with a completely new way of viewing the world. But then there are those times when research simply confirms what many of us ... Read More ›
sugar substitutes
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
UPDATED:May 24, 2018
How your sugar substitute could be making you fat
Here we go again. I’ve written to you before about the trouble with sugar substitutes. The makers of these products claim they will help you satisfy your sweet tooth, while helping you manage your weight. The only problem? They don’t work! In fact, time and time again research has linked these ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Your diet food is making you FAT
For close to a decade now we’ve been encouraging folks to lay off the artificial sweeteners. We’ve warned our readers that they can wreak havoc with your metabolism, and don’t work as advertised. We’ve reported on the hidden research revealing that artificial sweeteners can drive up blood sugar, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Q&A: Is the artificial sweetener Splenda bad for me?
Q: Dear Healthier Talk, I have issues with my blood sugar, but I still like to eat sweets. And coffee, which I love, is too bitter for me without it being nice and sweet. So I’ve been using the artificial sweetener Splenda instead of sugar to satisfy my cravings. I can even find cakes and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Could your artificial sweetener be causing muscle pain?
I'm no fan of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Not only is there no good evidence that artificial sweeteners aid weight control, there is also evidence linking aspartame to adverse effects on health. For example, aspartame liberates methanol into the body which can be converted to ... Read More ›
October 19, 2017
Artificial Sweeteners Don’t Fool Your Brain
Do you consume artificial sweeteners over real sugar, thinking you're doing your health a favor by avoiding the extra calories? Well be warned that although you may be fooling your taste buds, your brain likely is not buying it. While artificial sweeteners may be able to confuse your taste buds, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Artificial sweeteners negatively effect the brain
Dr. Gary Kohls explains the effects that artificial sweeteners like aspartame have on the brain. Find out how your body breaks down these sweeteners and what they really end up doing to your brain and your health. ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Artificial Sweeteners Aren’t So Sweet
Dear Pharmacist, I am 15 years old and my divorced parents share custody of me so I go back and forth between homes. In my mom's house, I am made to eat and drink foods that contain artificial sweeteners because she's concerned about her weight. My dad thinks sugar-free foods that contain these ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Artificial Sweeteners – Are They Safe?
Previously I have written about the evils of sugar. If you thought that was scary, there is something I believe is actually worse – the artificial sweeteners that are offered by the food industry as a "no calorie" alternative. Why are they dangerous? Quite simply they are a mix of chemicals ... Read More ›
October 19, 2017
Artificial Sweeteners Are Not a Good Alternative for Weight Loss
Dear Dr. Mirkin, Are artificial sweeteners a good alternative for weight loss? Answer: They may not be. At the Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society on June 11, 2009, researchers from the National Institute of Aging reported that those who use artificial sweeteners are twice as likely ... Read More ›
