There's some controversy out there regarding the safety of consuming sugar subtitutes. Ya Heard?
What are artificial sweeteners?
They are replacements for dietary sugars. They mimic the sweetness of sugar but have less food energy when consumed. They are especially marketed for diabetics, as regular sugar may raise blood sugar to dangerous levels. These sweeteners to not have an effect on blood sugars.
All non-caloric sweeteners must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration and undergo rigorous testing before they are approved and sold to the public. The FDA also sets an ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for food additives, which determines what is a safe amount for daily consumption over a lifetime.
Sachharin AKA Sweet 'N Low
ADI: safe to consume 5 mg/day (9-12 packets/day)
Aspartame AKA Nutrasweet/Equal
ADI: safe to consume 50 mg/day
(~18-19 diet sodas/day...if ur drinking that much soda anyways u got issues).
Sucralose AKA Splenda
ADI: safe to consume 5 mg/day (6 cans diet soda/day made with splenda)
Some studies have linked artificial sugar use in RATS to cancer development, but these studies have not been proven in humans.
Check out more info on this website.
Personally, I use Splenda, but I only use 1/day in my coffee and I rarely will drink a diet soda. Most "diet" products I don't really eat either (like a "sugar-free"cookie for example)..I go for the real thing and just have it as a "treat"! Sugar subsitutes are good for controlling calorie intake, and personally- I use them to prevent cavities!
Keep in mind artificial sweeteners are much sweeter compared to regular sugar..so 1 splenda packet does not necessarily equal the taste of 1 packet of sugar! (be careful with this! taste buds need adjustment if you're switching).
Bottom Line:
Artificial sweeteners are safe to use in moderation and are not proven to cause any cancer in humans.
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