There has been a long running debate about whether artificial sweeteners cause weight gain. And the
answer is “YES!”
Not only do they cause weight gain but they also contribute to several other metabolic disorders. These are the findings of the researchers at the University of Manitoba’s George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation. (Try fitting that on a business card.)
They reviewed 37 studies that where done over the last 10 years or more. These studies documented the results from over 400,000 participants who used artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and stevioside. They were able to document that artificial sweeteners had a negative impact on:
Metabolism
Gut Microbiome
and Appetite.
Additionally, their review of the literature clearly showed the following: Read More →
There are four metrics to healthy living. But before we look at these metrics you need to understand the growing trend that’s beginning to wreck havoc on our overall well being. It’s obesity and overweight issues that lead to metabolic syndrome health issues like diabetes and heart disease.