New Study Shows Beverages with Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners Support Weight Loss
Brussels, 27 May 2014: A ground-breaking clinical trial published in the journal Obesity1 reaffirms that low and no-calorie sweetened (LNCS) beverages can help people lose weight when used consistently. The study is the first to directly compare the effects on weight loss of LNCS beverages with water, providing a new perspective on their role in a healthy […]
Tightening the belt on Europe’s obesity epidemic – ISA supports the objectives of European Obesity Day 2014
Brussels 18 May 2014: European Obesity Day is an important reminder to people about the obesity epidemic and what measures are in place to help slow it down. The number of people suffering from obesity and associated maladies, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Hypertension is at epidemic proportions throughout the world. Today, obesity […]
Low calorie sweeteners are fundamental in tackling global health challenges, say leading health experts
International Sweeteners Association hosts World Health Organisation, academics, behavioural experts and nutritionists at ‘Why Low Calories Count’ Conference in Brussels Brussels, 2nd April 2014: The role low calorie sweeteners can play in addressing the rising obesity epidemic and increase in type 2 diabetes was discussed today at the 2nd International Sweeteners Association (ISA) conference in Brussels. […]
International experts to meet to discuss how low calorie sweeteners are key to Europe’s public health challenges
International Sweeteners Association hosts ‘Why Low Calories Count’ Conference, on 2nd April in Brussels Brussels, 1st April 2014: Dr Roberto Bertollini, chief scientist at the World Health Organisation, Professor James Hill and Professor Adam Drewnowski are just three of the leading international experts convening in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the role low calorie sweeteners can play in tackling the major […]
ISA celebrates healthy smiles on World Oral Health Day
Brussels 20 March 2014: World Oral Health Day is the perfect chance to remind people about what they can do to improve their general health by taking better care of their oral hygiene. The list of painful diseases related to poor oral health is long. But, people can significantly reduce the risk of oral disease […]
EFSA opinion re-confirms confidence in aspartame
Brussels 10 December 2013: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) welcomes the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion, published today, which reconfirms that aspartame is safe.1,2 EFSA’s scientific experts have thoroughly investigated and reviewed all available data on aspartame and its breakdown products and have concluded that aspartame poses no safety concern for consumers. As EFSA highlights […]
Low calorie sweeteners play a positive role in diabetes and overweight prevention
According to national and international nutrition, health and food safety experts assembled at a conference on “Low Calorie Sweeteners, Health and Consumers” Low calorie sweeteners do not affect insulin or blood glucose levels Health experts ratify their safe consumption at permitted levels The EU currently authorizes the use of 10 low-calorie sweeteners Madrid, 26 November […]
World Diabetes Day: sport champions promote the importance of physical activity for people with diabetes
Sport personality Gary Mabbutt, MBE, and Professor Greg Whyte, Olympian and sport scientist talk candidly about role of physical exercise and controlled sugar intake in managing and preventing diabetes Brussels, 14th November 2013: Gary Mabbutt MBE, former England International footballer with type 1 diabetes, and Professor Greg Whyte, Olympian, Sport Scientist and physical activity expert, have […]
World Heart Day: small steps towards a healthy lifestyle
Brussels 29 September – Today, World Heart Day provides an important reminder about some simple lifestyle adjustments people can make that can help them lead healthier lives. Heart disease kills more than two million people in Europe each year; more than all cancers combined. It also puts a massive strain on the European economy, costing […]
Healthy lifestyles for healthy teeth: ISA celebrates European Oral Health day
Brussels, 12th September 2013: The treatment of dental health problems represents a tremendous strain to the European economy. Every year an estimated €79 billion is spent in the EU for the care and treatment of dental issues, and the costs are growing1. Dental problems go beyond hurting peoples’ pockets, they can make life miserable, sometimes even […]