Why Do People Eat Artificial Sweeteners?

Many People will admit they love sugar and it can become addictive. Too much sugar can lead to health issues and that needs to be avoided. Many individuals use artificial sweeteners to cut back on excess calories. These sweeteners give the same flavorful taste as sugar but with no additional calories to pack on the thighs. Individuals are consuming these artificial sweeteners on a daily basis for many reasons. Mainly for weight purposes, but many do not know the side effects these sweeteners tend to have on the body. Individuals should monitor how much they consume daily because these sweeteners can increase the appetite causing weight gain which can lead to obesity. There are several different types of artificial sweeteners, many are chemically made, having zero calories, and most are more than one hundred times sweeter than natural sugar, but one thing they all have in common is how effectively the sweeteners stimulate the taste buds. In Sugar Trap …show more content…
In the book Care of People with Diabetes, by Trisha Dunning, she asserts, “Alternative sweeteners elicit a pleasurable sensation without affecting the blood glucose.” Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners do not have carbohydrates so they cannot raise blood sugar levels. When individuals have diabetes, it is hard to cut all sugar out of their diet so these sweeteners let them enjoy the taste of sugar. Dunning also states in Diabetes if these sweeteners are used in moderation they are an acceptable alternative. Moderation is the key; just like smoking a few cigarettes will unlikely cause lung cancer. Reading food labels and understanding more about artificial sweeteners will contribute to individuals making better food choices and balancing sweet cravings with blood sugar