U-turn on artificial sweeteners

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This week the WHO released new guidelines stating that the use of artificial sweeteners “does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children”. It also warned that there may be “potential undesirable effects” from long-term use.


This does not mean that sugar is back on the menu. The WHO says it hopes people will simply “reduce the sweetness of the diet altogether”, but if they have a sweet tooth they should stick to fruit.


 
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