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Should I eat sugar free products for weight loss?

Jessica Crandall
Jessica Crandall on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
answer

It’s not about whether you consume sugar filled or sugar free products. Sometimes you can over eat the sugar free products, which can be just as bad for your body as sugar filled products. The main way to lose weight and stay healthy is to eat right (meaning a well-balanced diet between lean protein, fiber rich carbohydrates and healthy fats) and exercise.

If you’re having trouble sticking to a healthy diet, try logging what you’re eating and your workout. You’ll start seeing what you’re eating, how much and when; all of which will help you realize when you are actually hungry and when you’re just looking for something to munch on.

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