Q. Low-calorie sweeteners in diet soda are safe for use during pregnancy – myth or fact? A. Fact. The use of low-calorie sweeteners in pregnancy has been well studied both in humans and in animals. Before approving the currently available low-calorie sweeteners, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined...
Read MoreQ&A with Diane Quagliani, R.D. Q. Diet sodas and “light products” cause weight gain – myth or fact? A. Myth. This myth doesn’t make much sense at all. Something that does not have calories cannot contribute to weight gain. Cutting 150 calories a day from your diet by using light...
Read More Q&A with Diane Quagliani, R.D. Q. Q. Beverages such as lemonades and sodas don’t count towards hydration during the summer – myth or fact? A. Myth. Beverages such as lemonades and sodas can contribute to overall water intake. According to the National Academy of Sciences, even beverages with caffeine can...
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