Are artificial sweeteners good for you?

Artificial sweeteners are manufactured to reduce the amount of calories of sugar but still provide a sweet taste. 

Some of the main artificial sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin and sucralose. 

Foods and drinks can contain artificial sweeteners. Fizzy drinks, sugar-free cough drops, diet drinks, low-sugar, no-sugar and low calorie, low-fat processed foods and chewing gums often contain artificial sweeteners. 

Sometimes vitamins have added artificial sweeteners also. 

Sugar-free does not mean healthy. It often means that artificial sweeteners have replaced sugar but they bring their own problems. 

Artificial sweeteners are associated with many common problems including headaches, dizziness, diarrhoea, digestive problems, sleep problems, memory loss and even seizures. 

Many studies show that children who digest artificial sweeteners may suffer from hyperactivity or a sudden rush of manic energy. 

Artificial sweeteners can cause cravings which in turn can affect unfavourable eating habits. 

There are natural alternatives to artificial sweeteners including honey, maple syrup, molasses, stevia, agave syrup and coconut sugar.

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