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April 16, 2026
Are Artificial Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
When people “quit sugar” they often switch to an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. Today, these sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, jellies, dairy products and many other foods and drinks. There are six FDA approved calorie-free sweeteners: acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, Stevia and sucralose. Any product that is labelled “sugar free” or “diet” contains one or more of these sweeteners. Just what is in these sweeteners and are they any healthier than sugar? Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain Sweeteners give you all the sweetness of sugar with none of the calories. They are a good alternative for diabetics because they have no effect on blood sugar levels. What more could you ask for, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Research shows that artificial sweeteners may be beneficial in the short-term but can lead to weight gain in the long term. Even though they are calorie-free, they are still capable of stimulating the development of new fat cells. Artificial Sweeteners and Cravings Sugar substitutes keep your sugar cravings alive. They may be able to fool your taste buds but they can’t fool your brain. When you consume a sugary treat, dopamine, the pleasure and reward chemical, is released in the brain. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners do not trigger the release of dopamine, so the cravings do not go away. As a result, you’re more likely to binge on sugar and other unhealthy foods later on. In addition, artificial sweeteners are several times sweeter than sugar and regular use can…
4 Ways To Reintroduce Social Connection Back Into Your Life
The year 2020 forced people into an introverted lifestyle. For some, “social distancing” has become social isolation. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut spending too much time on your own? Are you tired of screens and functioning in a “virtual” world? Well, here are four ways to ease social connection back into…
Learn More5 Tips To Protect Your Relationship From Resentment
According to dictionary.com, resentment is “the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.” The crazy thing is that even if your feelings of resentment are merited, the only person resentment hurts is you. Resentment is a kind of emotional suffering. Who wants that? Here are…
Learn More5 Warning Signs You Have Anger Issues
Anger can get a bad wrap. It’s healthy to vent your anger sometimes. It can even protect someone who’s trying to hurt other people or us. Anger becomes an issue when it gets out of hand and starts controlling you. This can damage your health, relationships, career and cause run-ins with the police. Recognizing that…
Learn More4 Easy Ways To Sneak More Fruit and Veggies Into Your Diet
According to science, by eating more fruits and vegetables, we reduce our risk of certain diseases such as cancer and extend longevity by years. By eating healthier foods, we reduce the consumption of junk foods, processed foods, and preservatives. And it’s so easy to plug into the power of fruit and vegetables! Here’s the good…
Learn More5 Time-Thieves That Are Stealing Your Productivity And Life
Time equals life. We only have so much of it. It’s one thing to relax and enjoy life, but it’s another to let little interruptions pillage our productivity and steal precious minutes of our life. We need to guard our time by dealing with these five common time thieves. Social Media/Emails/Texts There isn’t anything inherently…
Learn MoreLose Weight YOUR Way (Well, Kind Of…)
How many people do you know who are on a diet? And how many of those people always seem to be on a diet? (And is that person you? ) Maybe we should stop dieting because clearly it isn’t effective. And maybe we should stop judging ourselves while we’re at it too. The last thing…
Learn More5 Ways To Remove Character Defects
Are you perfect? Me either. Have any flaws? Welcome to Earth. Everyone on this planet has character defects, also known as shortcomings that compromise their goals, dreams, and relationships. Identifying defects in our thoughts and behavior isn’t always easy because of the tendency to blame others or rationalize our actions. Common Character Defects FheRehab.com offers…
Learn MoreCoping With Catastrophic Thinking
Catastrophic thinking is when a person continuously thinks about irrational, worst-case outcomes. Irrational thoughts and emotions replace logical thinking. And life becomes a cycle of repetitive worry. Catastrophic thinking causes: ● Difficulty concentrating ● Loss of sleep ● Added stress ● Increased anxiety ● Worsens existing mental health conditions Pandemics, political upheaval, social unrest, and…
Learn MoreShow Yourself Some Love
Sometimes we get so busy “doing” life that we fail to live. Have you ever wondered if you’re really living? Are you focusing on what matters most to you or on the demands of others? You won’t unlock your best life until you make your life a priority. What Matters Most Being an “influencer”, wearing…
Learn More4 Foods That Sharpen Focus and Concentration
We live in an age of distraction and overwhelm. It seems everything and everyone is competing for our attention and mental bandwidth. In fact, experts estimate we’re bombarded with 5, 000 to 10,000 ads daily. And that’s not including everyone who comes into our lives wanting or needing something, spreading us way too thin. If…
Learn More5 Ways To Solve Problems Better
Every day brings challenges and situations that trigger various thoughts and emotions within us. Some are easy to deal with and let go. However, some are difficult to experience and face, like relationship issues or the loss of a job. 20th century philosopher of science, Karl Popper, once said, “All life is problem solving.” Problem…
Learn MoreHow To Stick With Your Health & Fitness Resolutions In 2021
January ushers in a fresh start; out with old in with the new! We dream about the things we want to have, be, or do. We vow that things will be different this year so we create ambitious plans to make our dreams come true. According to surveys, most people give up on their resolutions…
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