Long-term low calorie sweeteners’ intake does not affect insulin resistance, a new clinical trial suggests
An interview with Sara Engel and Anne Raben, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, about the findings of their new study In times when type 2 diabetes is increasing globally, and the role of nutrition is recognised as key in diabetes management, the publication of new studies exploring the effect of different foods and drinks in risk […]
How can low calorie sweeteners help dieters?
Science news from the Sugar Reduction Summit, London Committed to our objective to bring to visitors of the ISA website the latest science on low calorie sweeteners, and to provide evidence-based information on their use in the diet, we share in this article the latest science news presented at the recent Sugar Reduction Summit, which took […]
The 21st International Congress of Nutrition addresses the advantages and applications of sweeteners at present
Through the Symposium “Sweeteners: Advantages and Applications in the 21st Century” The symposium is organized by the Spanish Foundation for Nutritional Research (FIN) and the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), within the framework of the 21st International Congress of Nutrition, which brings together around 3,200 experts from around the world. The encounter will analyze the role […]
International experts develop a consensus on sweeteners as a substitute for sugar
International experts in food, nutrition, dietetics, endocrinology, physical activity, paediatrics, nursing and public health have met in Lisbon to develop a consensus on low or non-calorie sweeteners used as substitutes for sugar and other high calorie sweeteners Yesterday and today, a total of 67 experts have analysed the role of these sweeteners in food safety, […]
New evidence in support of low calorie sweeteners’ use in glucose control and diabetes
Science news from the 35th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition Highlights: Low calorie sweeteners might be helpful in glycaemic control by reducing energy and sugar intake and by increasing compliance to the dietary advice; Observational studies linking low calorie sweeteners to diabetes cannot demonstrate cause and effect. Reverse causality may explain observed associations; A new 4-week clinical trial confirms previous […]
Low calorie sweeteners are used as a strategy to help reduce calorie intake and sweet food cravings by frequent consumers, new studies suggest
Highlights from the symposium of the International Sweeteners Association at the 24th European Congress on Obesity in Porto Professor Maria Hassapidou, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece Media can certainly shape perception and influence public opinion and in the case of low calorie sweeteners’ use as a means to help […]
Low calorie sweeteners can help you reduce the calories of your favourite Christmas desserts
With Christmas being just around the corner, we are already considering which food and desserts we will prepare for our family and friends. Whilst the most important aspect of success in cooking is good taste, keeping some calories off is also essential in order to keep our body weight in control. Low calorie sweeteners can be a key […]
Low calorie sweeteners could have a greater role in sugar reduction and food reformulation
Highlights from the Sugar Reduction Summit, London, 22nd September 2016 The Sugar Reduction Summit took place for a third consecutive year in London on 22nd September and was attended by more than 150 policymakers, public health experts, industry representatives, scientists and health professionals. Bringing together a unique mix of stakeholders, this year the Sugar Reduction Summit […]
ISA at the 17th international Congress Of Dietetics
Highlights from the ISA roundtable symposium “Sweetness without calories: How can low calorie sweeteners be a helpful tool in dietetic practice?” The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is delighted to have supported the 17th International Congress of Dietetics (ICD 2016), by hosting the roundtable symposium ‘Sweetness without calories: How can low calorie sweeteners be a helpful tool […]
Highlights from the 34th International Symposium on Diabetes & Nutrition
In the context of the 34th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, held between June 29th and July 1st, nutrition and diabetes scientists and healthcare professionals from around the world came together in Prague to discuss and debate emerging science developments on the role of the diet in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. One of […]