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Q: I like sweets but keep hearing that sugar's bad for me. Any artificial sweeteners you like?
–Gail Mello-Lieberman, 52, Coral Springs, FL
A: We're biologically programmed to seek out sweet things like ripe fruit or the occasional honeycomb because they provide us with quick energy. Natural sweets are not inherently dangerous, and they do have a place in a healthy diet. The problem that most of us face is eating them in moderation.
Sugar is high in calories, and the fructose in it is toxic to the liver: Too much promotes insulin resistance (a risk factor for diabetes) and obesity. But you don't need to shun sweets altogether. Choosing treats that are naturally sweet, such as fruit or lightly sweetened dark chocolate, can satisfy you without throwing off a balanced diet...
Read more: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-experts/ask-dr-weil-artificial-sweeteners#ixzz2Zw7mMZaa
