Ways to drink more water
Learn about the 5 myths regarding sweeteners!
The presence of sugar in the daily diet is certainly one of the reasons for excess weight and the accumulation of excessive body fat. Experts in the field of healthy eating increasingly speak positively about sugar substitutes such as aspartame, neotame or sucralose. Is their use really safe? Here are the 5 most frequent myths regarding sweeteners!
5 myths regarding sweeteners - sweeteners are conducive to gaining weight
The calorific value of popular sweeteners is lower than regular sugar, and in some cases, it is practically negligible. Moreover, the sweetness level of some substitutes turns out to be incomparably higher than that of the popular sucrose. As a result, the amount used for meals to give them the right sweetness is much smaller. Moreover, people who consume such products maintain a sense of satiety for much longer in the context of wanting to reach for something sweet.
5 myths regarding sweeteners – sugar is healthier than sweeteners
Many people approach sweeteners with caution because of their chemical nature. However, does it matter so much if natural and high-calorie sweeteners, such as the aforementioned sucrose, have a more intense effect on weight gain or increased levels of adipose tissue? Moreover, sweeteners do not cause drastic spikes in insulin.
5 myths regarding sweeteners – if you use sweeteners, you will damage the intestinal flora
One of the most frequently repeated myths regarding sweeteners is their negative impact on the condition of natural intestinal microbiota. Deterioration of its condition is often associated with an increase in the tendency to gain weight, which may be an effect of, among others, impaired assimilability and absorption of some active ingredients from food, a decrease in insulin sensitivity or a disturbance in vitamin synthesis. In reality, there is a lack of strong scientific evidence which would unequivocally confirm the real impact of low-calorie sugar substitutes on the functioning of the natural intestinal bacterial flora.
5 myths regarding sweeteners – sweeteners are toxic
This myth does not apply to all sweeteners, but mainly to aspartame. Many scientists have negative opinions about it because it can be transformed into methanol, which is dangerous for the body. However, the key to everything here is the amount of aspartame - scientific research shows that the toxic properties of this compound would be felt and noticed by consuming at least 10 cans of "zero" drinks.
5 myths regarding sweeteners – the use of sweeteners disrupts the carbohydrate balance
Although there are scientific studies that point to the previously mentioned increase in insulin after consumption of products with sweeteners, at the same time there is much more evidence of the beneficial effects of such products on carbohydrate metabolism. The use of sweeteners is recommended to reduce or completely remove sugar from the daily diet. Low-calorie substitutes with a high level of sweetness can have a balancing effect on fasting glucose and insulin levels, and can also have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity of the body.
The information below is required for social login
Sign In
Create New Account