Sugar Alternatives Helpful in Losing Weight, Study Says

Sugar Alternatives Helpful , in Losing Weight, Study Says.

CNN reports it's no secret - Americans love sugar.

CNN reports it's no secret - Americans love sugar.

Per the American Heart Association, on average, Americans consume nearly 60 pounds of sugar every year.

Nearly half of Americans' sugar intake comes from drinks.

Nearly half of Americans' sugar intake comes from drinks.

For those with diabetes, artificial sweeteners could be a helpful alternative, a new study says.

An analysis published in JAMA Network Open found replacing sugar with a low-calorie alternative correlates to weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risks.

An analysis published in JAMA Network Open found replacing sugar with a low-calorie alternative correlates to weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risks.

Though the study displays a more positive look at alternatives to sugar-based beverages, their effect on overall health is up for debate.

Though the study displays a more positive look at alternatives to sugar-based beverages, their effect on overall health is up for debate.

A 2019 study found two or more diet beverages a day resulted in higher risks of strokes and heart attacks in women over 50 years old.

A 2019 study found two or more diet beverages a day resulted in higher risks of strokes and heart attacks in women over 50 years old.

Experts say the safest way to quench your thirst is to drink water, though abstaining from sweet drinks may be challenging.

Cut back by one serving per day until you're down to one drink per day.

, Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN.

Cut back by one serving per day until you're down to one drink per day.

, Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN.

Then aim for one every other day until you can phase out soft drinks entirely.

, Lisa Drayer, registered dietician, via CNN