ARTIFICIAL sweeteners seem to be heaven sent. They provide the sweetness we crave without any of the metabolic chaos that comes with a sugar habit. But while the fake stuff seems better for your calorie intake, you're actually making it harder to avoid real sugar. Artificial sweeteners contain a synthetic chemical called Sucralose, which is 600 times sweeter than natural sugar. Because Sucralose is so much sweeter than natural sugar, it over-stimulates the taste buds, causing people to crave intensely sweet foods throughout the day. And, recent research suggests that sucralose itself may be messing with your body's insulin response. Try reaching for an apple to go with your coffee: Not only will it neutralise your sugar balance, but the fibre will help keep future cravings at bay throughout the day.
Wednesday 26 November 2014
POP UP Stop depending on artificial sweeteners
ARTIFICIAL sweeteners seem to be heaven sent. They provide the sweetness we crave without any of the metabolic chaos that comes with a sugar habit. But while the fake stuff seems better for your calorie intake, you're actually making it harder to avoid real sugar. Artificial sweeteners contain a synthetic chemical called Sucralose, which is 600 times sweeter than natural sugar. Because Sucralose is so much sweeter than natural sugar, it over-stimulates the taste buds, causing people to crave intensely sweet foods throughout the day. And, recent research suggests that sucralose itself may be messing with your body's insulin response. Try reaching for an apple to go with your coffee: Not only will it neutralise your sugar balance, but the fibre will help keep future cravings at bay throughout the day.
