Artificial sweeteners Archives

Sugar for Cyclists – Should You Replace It with Aspartame?

January 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm2 min reading

A series about sugar wouldn’t be complete without addressing artificial sweeteners. The proposition of artificial sweeteners is very tempting for those trying to manage their body composition. You get to enjoy something sweet without any of the calories that sugar has. But there may be…

Do No-Calorie Sweeteners Increase Your Appetite?

May 30, 2024 at 6:13 am3 min reading

Health & Training

What’s the deal with no-calorie sweeteners? Are they a good way to reduce calorie intake? Or do they increase your appetite? A new randomised trial offers answers. Let’s take a closer look.

Do Artificial Sweeteners Increase the Risk of Cancer?

May 12, 2022 at 8:08 am5 min reading

Health & Training

As cyclists, we intentionally consume extra sugar in the name of performance, recovery or a simple reward after a hard ride. We know that a lot of sugar might be unhealthy or, at the very least, bad for our teeth. So, is it worth replacing…

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Top 5 Worst Pieces of Nutrition Advice Ever

November 16, 2017 at 9:04 am

Health & Training

If you ever hear any of these from a nutritionist, walk away immediately! Emerging scientific evidence, and in some cases even common sense, show how wrong this advice is. Some of them are thankfully less common, but the worst are unfortunately still propagated. Let’s go…