Stuart Fischer, MD, discusses artificial sweeteners and diet soda. Conflicting data has been published whether diet sodas help or hinder weight loss. The jury appears to be out on this question.

Dr. Fischer has developed his unique approach to weight loss featured in The Park Avenue Diet after decades of experience in internal medicine, emergency medicine and nutrition. His acclaimed Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies has also been the subject of multiple television and print interviews.

References and Resources:
MA Pereira. The possible role of sugar-sweetened beverages in obesity etiology: a review of the evidence. International Journal of Obesity, 2006.

Chen L, Appel LJ, Loria C et al. Reduction in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight loss: the PREMIER trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 May;89(5):1299-306. Epub 2009 Apr 1.

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