In The News: Artificial Sweeteners Can Increase Appetite!

As you may have noticed, I tend not to use artificial sweeteners in my recipes. As a dietitian,  I DO think that they may have a place in the diets of some  but...IN MODERATION.  I personally do not consume them because of the aftertaste they impart and the way they make me feel. They are a hot topic of research lately as to whether there are potential adverse health effects created by consuming them... check out this latest study done in fruit flies and mice that suggests consuming artificial sweeteners may stimulate appetite, along with decreasing sleep quality (click HERE to read).