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Do
artificial sweeteners cause weight gain?
Are
you planning to replace your table sugar with an artificial sweetener?
You might be happy about losing weight and staying fit with the
help of sugar alternatives but there is a different story behind
it. Artificial sweeteners cause weight gain and you have many
chances of becoming obese in a very short span of time. Abdominal
fat is a common problem among many people and men especially develop
belly fat and they look very awkward. In such cases, they are
usually advised to cut down their carbohydrate intake and they
need to put an end to eating sweets and other sugary foods. Excess
abdominal fat can be very risky and people might be prone to cardiac
arrests and diabetes. But for these problems, artificial sweeteners
aren't a solution! They bring more trouble and increase your weight.
Artificial sweeteners usually fill the stomach with empty calories
and you remain hungry no matter how much you eat everyday. As
a result, your body craves for more food and you end up eating
more food than required. If this cycle goes on for a few days,
you will definitely see an increase in your weight. Pregnant women
and children should stay away from these artificial sweeteners
according to many health experts say. In pregnant women, the cravings
for sugary foods and other things is quite common and everything
they eat should be natural. Artificial sweeteners have an impact
on the baby in the womb and they increase the chances of a preterm
delivery. Moreover, the body of the pregnant woman cannot digest
the regular sugars and the woman can become a diabetic patient
too. That will make matters worse.
Other studies that were made on people consuming artificial sweeteners
showed that sugar alternatives cause headaches, depression and
nausea. All this is because the metabolism in the body is disturbed
and the excess weight has an impact on the immune system too.
It is advisable to watch out for foods that contain a decent amount
of artificial sweeteners. Though traces of these sweeteners can
be negligible, huge amounts must be avoided. These are found in
packaged foods, carbonated drinks, jellies, candies, and yogurt
and bakery items. If you find that the products are made of artificial
sweeteners, stay away from them.
Try out other ways to cut down the excess weight and stay healthy.
That's always better for you!
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