What to know about 'low sugar' foods, according to a registered dietitian:
Ever bought a “low sugar” instant oatmeal or “less sugar” soda in an effort to cut back on the sweet stuff? Those products were probably sweetened with a combination of a regular sweetener like sugar and no- and low-calorie sweeteners like sucralose or stevia. It’s a combo that lets manufacturers reduce the total sugar but keep the sweet flavor--while masking the bitter aftertaste that some sugar substitutes can have..
In the study, beverages were the most commonly purchased item made with both regular and non-nutritive sweeteners, but I’ve also seen this duo in other products like instant oatmeal packets and dried cranberries. As a dietitian, I think non-nutritive sweeteners can be useful to some people--for example, those with diabetes who need help with blood sugar control but don’t want to give up soda. But if you’re looking to these sweeteners for weight loss, it’s less clear whether they’re helpful or not.
What I worry more about is the constant desire for sweet foods and drinks. When you’re used to sweet drinks, plain water or even lightly-sweetened drinks may lose their appeal. Ditto for naturally sweet foods like fruits and vegetables.
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