Sweet talking for World Diabetes Day
Brussels, 21 November 2014: “Low calorie sweeteners can help in weight and diabetes management, when consumed as part of a balanced diet”, said co-chair Dr Aimilia Papakonstantinou during the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) live Twitter chat held last Friday on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. Co-hosted by notable experts in the fields of dietetics and diabetes, Dr […]
ISA adds a pinch of flavour and fun in support of healthy living on World Diabetes Day
Brussels, 14 November 2014: It is estimated that more than 371 million people in the world suffer from diabetes and this number is growing every day. Today, World Diabetes Day (WDD), the ISA will address the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle choices. To inject fun and flavour into WDD, the ISA is releasing a […]
Consuming low and no calorie sweeteners – a safe and useful tool in weight management and associated health risks, say leading scientists
Guest panellist Professor Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Center for Public Health Nutrition of the University of Washington in Seattle, emphasised “including low and non-calorie sweeteners in the diet helps control weight. Moreover various laboratory studies have consistently shown that LNCS do not over-stimulate taste receptors, do not trigger hunger and do not cause people to overeat as […]
Putting a sweetener on oral health and diabetes: ISA celebrates European Oral Health day
Brussels 12 September 2014: On the occasion of European Oral Health Day, the ISA supports this opportunity to put the spotlight on the link between oral health and diabetes. Unknown to most, oral diseases share a set of common risk factors, which can include diet, smoking and alcohol use, with many chronic non-communicable diseases and conditions […]
ISA at DIETS-EFAD Conference 2014: leading scientific experts will meet to discuss the merits of low calorie sweeteners in addressing European public health concerns
Brussels 2 October 2014 – Athens, Greece – On the 11th October the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) will host a symposium on “Low calorie sweeteners – A fundamental choice in weight management and diabetes” as part of the 8th DIETS-EFAD Conference, which takes place between the 9th and 12th of October in Athens, Greece. The annual […]
Low calorie sweeteners: a sweet alternative in weight management and diabetes
Brussels, 17 October 2014: Sweet cravings and understanding food choices were just some of the key points raised by a panel of world-class multidisciplinary experts at a symposium hosted by the International Sweeteners Association (ISA), as part of the 8th DIETS-EFAD Conference in Athens, Greece. Prof Antonis Zampelas, from the United Arab Emirates University, and the […]
Healthy hearts: low calorie sweeteners helping you live a sweet and healthy life
World Heart Day on 29th September 2014 focuses our attention on creating heart-healthy environments. The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) supports healthy heart choices where people work, live and play. Low calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced calorie controlled diet, can help people maintain a healthy weight, which in turn reduces the risk of […]
ISA joins forces in France and co- launches MENU (Mouvement pour l’Equilibre Nutritionnel)
Paris, 29th July 2014: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is proud as one of the founding members to announce the launch of MENU in France, a joint initiative aimed at promoting balanced diets and healthy lifestyles. It is estimated that more than 3,5 million people suffer from diabetes in France1. The French Ministry of Health has […]
The 2014 European Congress on Obesity: ISA advocates lifestyle changes as a key for success
Brussels 28 May 2014: The 2014 European Congress on Obesity is an important reminder to people about the obesity epidemic and what must be done to overcome it. According to the OECD more than half (52%) of the adult population in the European Union is overweight or obese. The reality is that it is more urgent […]
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 […]