June has the habit of eating sweets, but since the discovery of high blood sugar, you have to give in to the pain. So friends recommended the artificial sweetener – aspartame, but the network on the evaluation of sugar substitutes such as Abasame and mixed reviews, they are very torn, do not know how to choose? For sugar lovers with a sweet tooth, the invention of artificial sweeteners has, to a certain extent, made up for the fear of raising blood sugar and can not eat sugar. In practice, as long as the appropriate and reasonable use of this sugar substitute – artificial sweeteners, not only does not affect blood sugar, but also in another way to compensate for the long-lost “mouth”, feel the taste of sweet. 1.Can artificial sweeteners cause blood sugar to rise? Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, only provide sweetness without carbohydrates, therefore, they do not provide calories, do not increase weight, and do not cause tooth decay. Importantly, it also does not raise blood sugar levels. Therefore, replacing sucrose with artificial sweeteners can help you control your carbohydrate limit. Because artificial sweeteners have no calories, choosing foods with artificial sweeteners will lower your calorie intake. 2.What artificial sweeteners have been approved for marketing? Currently, the FDA has approved the following five sugar substitutes: Aspartame (trade name: Equal) Sucralose (trade name: SPLENDA) Sugar (trade name: Acesulfame Sweet One) Neotame The above sweeteners, some of which can be bought in China. When buying foods containing sweeteners, pay attention to identifying the label to understand the type and content of sweeteners contained therein. 3.What should I pay attention to when using artificial sweeteners in home cooking? Aspartame will lose its sweetness if cooked. Sucralose, acesulfame and saccharin can be used in baking. Some artificial sweeteners are sweeter than the equivalent amount of natural table sugar, so adding a little is enough. 4, alternative non-sugar sweeteners: natural sweet grass – stevia Stevia, this natural sweet grass is native to Paraguay, South America. China in the 1970s in the Yangtze River south of the introduction of cultivation success. Although it is not approved by the FDA for use as a sweetener, it is available as a “dietary supplement” in health food stores. Stevia is available in powder, liquid and tablet forms. It provides no calories and does not affect blood sugar. 5. Are artificial sweeteners safe? The U.S. Federal Drug and Food Administration (FDA) has completed rigorous testing of all artificial sweeteners. The results show that artificial sweeteners are safe for consumption. Although there are rumors that artificial sweeteners cause cancer, research does not support this claim. All artificial sweeteners can be used for diabetic patients, but a small intake is advocated. 6.What are sugar alcohols and their family members? Sugar alcohols, which are improved forms of sugar, are still a type of carbohydrate and therefore have lower calories. Thus, it will affect the blood sugar to some extent. Sugar alcohols are usually found in products labeled “sugar-free” or “no sugar added”, including sugar-free candy, desserts and energy bars. The most familiar and common sugar alcohol is xylitol, but the sugar alcohol family also includes the following members: lactitol, arabinitol, maltitol, mannitol sorbitol isomaltitol hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, how safe are sugar alcohols? The U.S. Federal Drug and Food Administration (FDA) has tested sugar alcohols and proven them to be safe. However, some people have difficulty digesting and absorbing sugar alcohols. Large amounts can manifest as flatulence, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Therefore, although sugar alcohols are safe to consume, limited consumption is recommended.