Long-term consumption of "zero sugar" beverages will not only cause dependence on taste, but also give the body an illusion. In this way, if you drink it for a long time, you will still gain weight, and it will also increase your love and taste for sweet tastes. eager.

Many studies have found that this kind of 'zero sugar' drink that has sweetness but no caloric input can confuse people's brains. Induced by this false signal, they will drink more. The patient's appetite requires compensatory energy intake to obtain a sense of satisfaction after eating, which makes it easier for people to gain weight.

Moreover, when choosing a drink, people with diabetes should not just look at whether it is "zero sugar", but also check the nutritional label and pay attention to the carbohydrate and caloric value. High carbohydrates can also significantly increase the blood sugar concentration in patients, while high caloric value can also increase blood sugar and increase weight in diabetic patients due to obesity, thereby increasing the burden on pancreatic islet cells and worsening diabetes.

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The sweet ingredients of "0 sugar":

It is undeniable that sweets do cause the body to secrete happy dopamine. It is also one of the reasons why people find it difficult to resist "sweet taste". But what makes consumers who are keen on sugar control wonder is: What is this special "sweetness" in the "zero sugar" drink?

The answer can be found in the nutritional information tables of some "zero sugar" drinks: the ingredients of Coke Zero say "aspartame", the ingredients of Yuanqi Forest Sparkling Water contain "sucralose", Migu's "0 sugar" light milk tea has "erythritol" added...

"These are 'sugar substitutes', some low-calorie or zero-calorie sweeteners. Although they provide It has less sweetness but does not cause changes in human blood sugar and is a safe food additive,” said Li Yuanyuan, a registered dietitian in China.

Aspartame is an artificial sugar substitute that is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose. In comparison, erythritol is more natural. It is produced through microbial fermentation on the basis of starch. It is safe, low in calories, and has only 60% of the sweetness of sucrose.

The sweetest one in terms of taste is sucralose. Its sweetness is about 600 times that of sucrose. Its sweetness is similar to that of sucrose without bitterness.

Beiwan New Vision - Sugar-free drinks may increase appetite. What is the sweetness in them? Hear what the experts say