Why are sugar substitutes added to food and drinks?
Sugar substitutes provide sweetness to food without the calories of sugar. This can be helpful if you are trying to control the amount of calories you eat or if you have diabetes and have to be careful about the sugar found in foods and drinks. Sugar substitutes are found in most of the “light,” “reduced calorie” or “sugar-free” foods and drinks available today. It’s important to remember that simply eliminating sugar from your diet is not a perfect solution to your dieting needs. You should still focus on getting the majority of your calories through healthy food choices, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.
