In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss the classic debate, are artificial sweeteners safe or should you just eat sugar? The girls break down their regulation process, potential harms, potential benefits, and dive into the popular sweeteners you have heard of. Aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, stevia, and monk fruit are just a couple of many that are discussed. Be sure to tune in to learn more!

US FDA Safe Level of Sweeteners graphic:https://www.fda.gov/media/168517/download?attachment

The Safety of Aspartame: https://www.safetyofaspartame.com/ 

The Washington Post has Beef with Anti-Diet Dietitians: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/all-episodes/the-washington-post-has-beef-with-anti-diet-dietitians 

Can Processed Foods Be a Part of a Healthy Diet?: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/all-episodes/can-processed-foods-be-a-part-of-a-healthy-diet-with-andy-miller 

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