Do Artificial Sweeteners Reduce Calorie Intake?

Does that ‘diet’ soda really help? A recent study released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Diabetes Association (ADA)  on the role of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) and sugar intake indicates artificial sweeteners have a limited impact on sugar intake and could lead to consuming more calories per day. Really? Yes, it turns out…

Is Stevia Okay? Busy Woman’s Guide answers your questions

A friend gave me some packets of a sweetener called Stevia. Is it okay? The quick answer is yes! Unlike most artificial sweeteners which are made of chemicals, Stevia is actually an herb and all natural. You could, if you desired, grow a Stevia plant in your yard and then crush the leaves to sweeten…

Artificial Sweeteners can hurt your heart!

Does diet soda and other artificially sweetened foods and drinks help maintain a healthy weight or hurt? A healthy weight is essential to heart health, but consuming diet foods and drinks may be working against you. Sweetness is a natural cue to the body, signaling incoming calories and the need to ramp up digestive processes.…