Sweeteners have been proven to help control weight after losing weight. Fitness and health09:00 | April 15, 2024

A new study, known as the Sweet Project, found that people who lost weight quickly and then replaced sugary foods and drinks with ones containing sweeteners and sweeteners continued to lose weight over the course of a year. All these findings will be presented at the European Obesity Congress in May. Additionally, experts found a link between sweetener consumption and improved mood, increased satisfaction with the diet, and reduced sweet tooth.

It has also been shown that consuming sweeteners does not increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

For the study, researchers recruited approximately 350 overweight or obese adults as well as approximately 40 overweight children. During the first two months of the study, the team recommended that adult participants follow a low-calorie diet that would help them lose at least 5% of their weight. Children were advised to maintain their weight.

Then all participants were divided into two groups. The former followed a nutritious diet with less than 10% of calories coming from foods and beverages with added sugar and no artificial sweeteners. The second group followed the same eating plan but could consume artificially sweetened foods.

After 9 months, they found that adults who consumed the sweeteners lost weight, were more satisfied with their diets, had better moods, and had fewer sugar cravings than those in the other group. People in the second group also lost weight, but not as much.

In children, replacing sugary foods and drinks with sugary treats has been found to be beneficial for those with poor nutritional control.

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