Sucralose consumption does not cause increases in appetite or food intake and can be an effective tool in reducing energy intake for weight management
ISA response to the study by Wang et al. entitled “Sucralose promotes food intake through NPY and a neuronal fasting response”. Contrary to claims by Wang et al., made in relationship to a new study which focuses on investigations in fruit flies, there is a broad body of scientific evidence which clearly demonstrates that low calorie […]
Low calorie sweeteners can help people meet the dietary guidelines
Enjoy sweet taste in your EatWell diet: Establishing new food-based dietary guidelines is not just a worldwide trend, but also a need to move into a more holistic dietary approach. More specifically, the food-based dietary guidelines recognise that a healthy and balanced diet is more that just nutrient requirements, and aim to provide simple messages […]
Low calorie sweeteners are more likely to be used by dieters as a strategy for successful weight management
People trying to lose weight always look for the most effective dietary tools to make the most of their effort, as weight loss can be a challenging undertaking. Searching online for diet tips can result in millions of controversial and unreliable advice and confuse rather than help dieters.1 This might also be the case online […]
Drinking low calorie sweeteners beverages is associated with a better diet quality and lower energy intake, a new UK study suggests
Following a healthy eating pattern is the new trend in the world of nutrition today and many experts agree it’s time to stop focusing on individual nutrients, and time to start talking about healthy eating patterns overall. A healthy eating pattern supports a healthy body weight and can help prevent or reduce the risk of […]
New clinical trial on the effects of low calorie sweetened beverages on body weight
Being a successful “loser”, when it comes to weight loss and maintenance, is not exactly an easy task. Losing weight is hard already, but keeping the lost weight off is the biggest challenge. A number of epidemiological and clinical studies1,2,3 have identified certain strategies and tools that might prove helpful in weight loss maintenance, including […]
Consensus statement on the benefits of low calorie sweeteners
A peer review featured in December issue of the Nutrition Bulletin The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is delighted to share a new consensus paper, published in the December issue of Nutrition Bulletin, a peer-reviewed journal. This paper, entitled Consensus statement on benefits of low-calorie sweeteners, has been developed by leading international independent experts in the […]