17 Jan 2017 --- Following small changes in dietary and lifestyle habits including replacing sugar with low calorie sweeteners in food and beverages is a smart way to control body weight. Evidence supports that low calorie sweeteners’ use in place of sugar and as part of a behavioural weight loss program can lead to reduced energy intake and be a helpful tool in weight management. Adding further evidence to the already existing science, three new studies support the beneficial role of low calorie sweeteners in weight control and refute the hypothesis that they contribute to weight gain.
