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Debunking Diet Soda Myths

For over 60 years, consumers have enjoyed sugar-free sodas that provide sweet and fizzy refreshment without the calories of the regular kind. From the early days of Diet Rite Cola and TaB sweetened with cyclamate and saccharin, to the modern day with diet sodas being sweetened with aspartame, the soda...

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Myth or Fact? Weight Gain.

Q: Low-calorie sweeteners actually cause weight gain by increasing sugar cravings - myth or fact?   A: Myth. A number of studies over the years have determined that low-calorie sweeteners do not increase appetite, food intake or weight gain. In fact, the vast majority of scientific literature confirms the safety...

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Myth or Fact? Lose Weight Faster.

Q. If I drastically cut calories, I’ll lose weight faster – myth or fact? A. Myth. Experts say that significantly reducing the number of calories you consume can actually hinder weight loss efforts. Further, drastically cutting calories often leaves people feeling deprived and very low-calorie diets cannot be maintained over...

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Myth or Fact? Holiday Foods.

Q: Traditional holiday foods are bad for your health - myth or fact?   A. Myth. Many holiday favorites are packed with nutrients. For example, sweet potatoes supply potassium and fiber and are loaded with the antioxidant vitamin A, which is important for a healthy immune system. Cranberries are high...

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