How sweet it isn't
Not that long ago, people were up in arms over the discovery that their diet soda was possibly causing them to gain weight. Honestly, I wasn't too convinced. I felt that the study demonstrated more of a correlation than causation, which also made me wonder to what degree outside variables were controlled for. Now, fast forward a few months, and there's now new evidence that causation can be proved, whereas before it could only be speculated.Researchers from Perdue University assert that artificial sweeteners -- such as those found in diet soda -- essentially create a disconnect between the brain and stomach, causing people to feel less full than they should while or after eating a meal. As a result, people tend to consume more calories, which researchers claim may be part of the reason why obesity rates have climbed steadily since the late 1950s, when diet soda was first introduced.
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4-08-2008 @ 12:37PM
Emi said...
Hi Chris,
Interesting post (as I sit here drinking a diet coke at 9am). I have a few health and fitness tips I'd like to discuss with you. What is the best way to contact you?
Thanks,
Emi
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