Did you know that we're evolutionarily predisposed to seek out sweet treats?Simple carbs were harder to come by in caveman times than they are today. Now, the consensus is we all need to cut down our sugar intake.One way people are doing that is by replacing their sucrose with non-sugar sweeteners.Norman and Tegan explore whether this is actually a healthy alternative.References:Sweetness and food preferenceHealth effects of the use of non-sugar sweeteners: a systematic review and meta-analysisThe World Health Organisation on aspartame, and dietary guidelines

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