Savannah Lawandales

Published Review Provides Further Evidence Aspartame Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cancer

March 22, 2019 — The continuing study of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) allows researchers to utilize the most precise and scientifically relevant research methodologies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these ingredients for human consumption. The latest publication by Haighton et al. (2019), “Evaluation of aspartame cancer epidemiology studies based on quality appraisal … Continue reading

March 22, 2019 Professional Research, Research Summaries

New Studies, Same Conclusion on the Safety of Aspartame

February 7, 2019 — Aspartame is one of the most studied ingredients in our food supply, but it is also one of the most controversial. Recently, new safety studies on aspartame were assessed in the publication “Mutagenicity and genotoxicity studies of aspartame,” which recently appeared in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. So what are these studies? … Continue reading

February 7, 2019 Professional Research, Research Summaries

Low and No Calorie Sweeteners, Glycemia and Diabetes: What Does the Science Say?

Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD – Setting the Stage Replacing sugar with low and no calorie sweeteners (LNCS) is a practical way to reduce carbohydrate intake to potentially help those with diabetes better manage blood glucose levels and facilitate weight loss. (1) It also creates more flexibility in the diet to accommodate personal preferences and … Continue reading

November 1, 2018 Lifestyle Advice, Professional Research, Research Summaries

Managing Diabetes & Carb Counting

By: Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, LDN — Diabetes affects approximately 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, according to 2015 data from the American Diabetes Association. Of that 30 million, approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have type 1 diabetes, and another one million have pre-diabetes. It’s estimated that 1 million Americans are … Continue reading

October 30, 2018 Lifestyle Advice, Professional Research, Uncategorized

Where are the Blue Packets? Your dining tables and condiment stations may be missing an important sweetener.

At most dining tables and condiment stations at restaurants across the U.S., patrons have their pick of colors when it comes to sweeteners. While it would be easier for restaurants to supply only one type of low-calorie sweetener, many health-conscious consumers have their own preference and expect to see their preferred sweetener, especially with many … Continue reading

October 11, 2018 Lifestyle Advice

Healthcare, Patients, and Social Media

A 2017 survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation found that 1 of every 3 respondents identified weight loss as the most desired benefit to get from foods or nutrients. This is a common topic of discussion and it is worth noting that those participating in the survey had high trust in advice from … Continue reading

September 25, 2018 Professional Research, Research Summaries

Debunking Myths on Aspartame, Part II

By Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN — Aspartame allows food manufacturers to create many delicious and innovative low-calorie products, which help support weight control efforts and a healthy lifestyle. Used as a sweetener in foods and beverages for over 30 years, its safety record is well-established. It allows products to taste good, while reducing or … Continue reading

September 4, 2018 Professional Research, Research Summaries

Debunking Myths on Aspartame, Part I

By Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN — Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener made of two amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and methanol. As it is 200 times sweeter than sugar, only tiny amounts of aspartame are needed to achieve the desired sweetness, reducing the number of calories compared with sugar. When consumed, it’s completely … Continue reading

August 15, 2018 Claims & Myths, Professional Research, Research Summaries

Scores Matter – Review Calls Out Reliability of Ramazzini Studies Claiming Carcinogenicity of Aspartame

May 8, 2018 — A recent peer-reviewed article evaluated the reliability of the available literature investigating possible links between aspartame and cancer and the results are in: studies linking aspartame to cancer scored as “not reliable” according to an internationally recognized grading system for scientific research. How the review was designed The publication “Systematic review … Continue reading

May 8, 2018 Professional Research, Research Summaries

Research shows Aspartame Does Not Affect Glycemia, Appetite or Weight

Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD April 30, 2018 — Aspartame has been approved for use as a sweetener in foods and beverages in the U.S. for over three decades. A primary reason for use of low calorie sweeteners (LCS) like aspartame is to reduce calorie intake from sugar to promote weight loss and help manage … Continue reading

April 30, 2018 Professional Research, Research Summaries

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