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Episode 2671:

Nancy Clark examines the pros and cons of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) for athletes, offering a balanced view based on scientific evidence. Discover how LNCS like aspartame and stevia can fit into a sports diet, their potential impact on weight loss, and their safety according to global health organizations.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2021/05/13/sugar-substitutes-good-bad-ugly/

Quotes to ponder:

"All foods are made of chemicals: carbon, oxygen, nitrogen. Aspartame is made of two amino acids that taste 200 times sweeter than table sugar."

"Studies which reported a link to cancer were done with animals given absurd amounts of no- or low-cal sweeteners and are not relevant to humans in real-life."

"LNCS are one tool in a dieter’s toolbox. They can help dieters lose weight IF they displace calories the dieter does not replace."

Episode references:

US Dietary Guidelines for Americans: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-online-materials

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