The review, published in the journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports, shows that "people who use low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are more likely to gain weight, the exact opposite of what consumers expect."
Alternatives: fruit juice spritzers and shandies - "but water is and always will be the healthiest thing to drink"
Consumption of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, is widespread and increasing, according to researchers from the University of Manitoba in Canada.
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