Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugars. Synthetic sugars is a substitute for the real sugar our body craves.  Artificial sweeteners are also known as intense sweeteners because they are many times sweeter than regular sugar really is. Some people think these sugars help them with their weight loss, but not really. They add no calories to your diet, but you still need sugar for your body. Artificial sweeteners are used widely in processed products like candy, pudding, anything sweet. It can be used in your household foods also when your mom is cooking dinner. Certain recipes may need modification because artificial had no bulk or volume like regular sugar. Some sweeteners leave an aftertaste. People who should use these are people who have diabetes. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners generally don't raise blood sugar levels because they are not carbohydrates, but always check with your doctor to make sure. That is what artificial sweeteners.