I am following diet plan for weight loss can I take artificial sweetener in tea. Is it healthy.
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Hye. Sweeteners that most of us use when we are trying to lose weight or if we are a diabetic make our foods and beverages zero or less on sugar calories. When we consume these foods we confuse the body because we are depriving it of the energy it demands. Also when we indulge in a bag of sugar free cookies for example we are thinking “diet food /healthy food”, forgetting that we are actually taking in high glycemic index carbohydrates, trans-fats and additives. These in turn make us crave for more calorie dense foods immediately because a demand was created but not met with. When we are avoiding calories from sugar why are we forgetting the fast carbohydrates from the refined flour, the creams, butters, shortenings used in these foods? Using a sweetener once in a while never did any harm but using it on a regular basis “thinking it is healthy” is harmful for your body. Regular use of sweeteners can cause certain type of cancer, hormonal malfunction and yes even obesity. The brain very smartly wants real food (nutrition), but when we eat “diet or sugar free” foods we are eating empty calories. So, you finish that sugar free cookie or ice-cream or tea and your brain says, "Keep going until you get real nutrients". The only way we can lose weight or unwanted fats is to eat right and exercise. And when you reach out for the sweetener or a sugar-free food the next time remember replacing sugar with a sweetener will not burn body fats but replacing unhealthy eating habits with a healthier lifestyle will.
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