Sugar Alternatives Helpful , in Losing Weight, Study Says.<br />CNN reports it's no secret -<br />Americans love sugar.<br />CNN reports it's no secret -<br />Americans love sugar.<br />Per the American Heart Association, <br />on average, Americans consume <br />nearly 60 pounds of sugar every year.<br />Nearly half of Americans' sugar<br />intake comes from drinks.<br />Nearly half of Americans' sugar<br />intake comes from drinks.<br />For those with diabetes, <br />artificial sweeteners could be a <br />helpful alternative, a new study says.<br />An analysis published in JAMA Network Open found replacing sugar with a low-calorie alternative correlates to weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risks.<br />An analysis published in JAMA Network Open found replacing sugar with a low-calorie alternative correlates to weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risks.<br />Though the study displays a more <br />positive look at alternatives to <br />sugar-based beverages, their effect <br />on overall health is up for debate.<br />Though the study displays a more <br />positive look at alternatives to <br />sugar-based beverages, their effect <br />on overall health is up for debate.<br />A 2019 study found two or more <br />diet beverages a day resulted in <br />higher risks of strokes and heart <br />attacks in women over 50 years old.<br />A 2019 study found two or more <br />diet beverages a day resulted in <br />higher risks of strokes and heart <br />attacks in women over 50 years old.<br />Experts say the safest way to quench your thirst is to drink water, though abstaining from sweet drinks may be challenging.<br />Cut back by one serving per day until you're down to one drink per day. , Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN.<br />Cut back by one serving per day until you're down to one drink per day. , Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN.<br />Then aim for one every other day until you can phase out soft drinks entirely. , Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN
