The reason people choose Aspartame is because it is 200 time's sweeter then ordinary sugar so fewer calories are consumed. So most people think this is great they think that they won't gain as much weight from that product. But a closer look shows that aspartame may not help control weight gain. According to a articlein Technology Review,"aspartame may actually increase your appetite and your craving's for carbohydrates". Studies have shown that people who use artificial sweetners don't necessarily reduce there sugar intake or there total calorie intake. "Having a diet soda makes it okay to have a cheese burger and a chocolate mouse pie" . "The American cancer society documented the fact that people using artificial sweetners gain more weight then people avoiding them" so whether you trying to lose pounds or main tain your weight using an artificial sweetner such as aspartame does not seem to have a significant effect on weight contol. So if your serious about loosing weight and becoming more healthier just follow a balanced diet and participate in a regular exercise program.
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