E36 - Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are a bit of a controversial area. Some people consider them to be an easy way to reduce sugar and calorie intake with minimal downside. Others consider them to be worse for your health than sugar. In this episode, Leah and Aidan go through the evidence on the topic.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:05) - Categories of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

(3:05) - Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Management

(8:23) - Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Health

(16:19) - Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer

(21:22) - Summary & Outro

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Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

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