As part of a weight loss plan, many people often include foods and beverages that include low- and no-calorie sweeteners as a way to reduce their caloric intake.  That may include beverages such as diet sodas, flavored waters and many more choices made by our member companies.  Unfortunately, there are a number of myths floating around out there about low and no-calorie sweeteners, and diet soda specifically.  So we want to make sure our readers are armed with the facts:

Low-calorie sweeteners are some of the most studied and reviewed ingredients in the food supply today. According to decades of scientific research, low- and no-calorie sweeteners can help reduce calories consumed and aid in maintaining a healthy weight. This position is supported by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Diabetes Association. And contrary to internet myths, recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition earlier this year indicates that drinking diet beverages does not cause people to overeat or to increase their intake of sweet foods and beverages.

So, next time you hear something about low- calorie sweeteners that seems to defy common sense, that’s probably because it’s not grounded in common sense or even science for that matter.  Visit Let’s Clear It Up to get the facts about low-calorie sweeteners.