With the explosive rise of obesity and diabetes, artificial sweeteners are wildly popular, distinctly for their lack of calories. This is certainly a seductive alternative for many in their battle at losing weight or keeping blood sugars in check.

 

After seven seasons as the Nutritionist for The Biggest Loser, I've learned the causes of obesity firsthand.  Many of the contestants have found themselves on the Ranch, in part, due to their love of fast food. Many, have spent years indulging themselves at their favorite drive-thrus, with cheeseburgers, fries, chocolate shakes, fried chicken and gallons of soft drinks.