Can I drink Diet Coke during my pregnancy? What about breastfeeding? Is Stevia safer than aspartame? Many things are still unclear about sweeteners. Health expert Bart answers the most frequently asked questions.
Because it's better to be well informed.
Can I drink light soft drinks during my pregnancy?
Yes. Diet Coke, Diet Coke Zero, Chrystal Clear - you can drink them all when you're pregnant. Sweeteners are not harmful to you or your unborn child. This is because the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Union's independent advisory body, does extensive research into the safety of a substance before it is allowed to be added to products.
Can you drink diet sodas while breastfeeding?
You certainly may. Just like during your pregnancy, drinking light beverages has no negative impact on your health or that of your child. READ ALSO: Word je dik van koolhydraten?
Welke zoetstof is het beste?
Er bestaan een heleboel soorten zoetstoffen. Het is niet zo dat de een beter voor je is dan de ander. Wel is het zo dat je persoonlijke voorkeur aangeeft welke je lekker vindt. Zo vinden veel mensen bijvoorbeeld dat de zoetstof stevia een wat bittere nasmaak geeft.
Zijn zoetstoffen slecht voor je tanden?
Nee. Je kunt met een gerust hart zoetstoffen consumeren zonder bang te zijn dat het schade toebrengt aan je tanden. Met suiker is dit wel het geval: suiker wordt in je mond door bacteriën omgezet tot zuren. Deze zuren kunnen het tandglazuur aantasten. Zoetstoffen kunnen niet worden omgezet in zuren, waardoor je geen risico op schade loopt. LEES OOK: Healthy breakfasts for a sweet tooth
Will you lose weight by eating sweeteners?
Replacing sugar with a sweetener can help you lose weight. However, you must then tackle your entire diet, for example with the help of NewFysic's dieticians. They will also give you tips regarding healthy recepten.
Are sweeteners carcinogenic?
No. Sweeteners do not enter the market until they have been extensively studied by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and are therefore not carcinogenic.
In conclusion
Of course, the following applies to all foods, both with and without sweeteners added: stick to the maximum daily allowance, the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). This is the amount of a substance that you can consume daily for life without any risk of health problems. This article was written by Bart (37). Bart is a health expert in a village in the eastern part of the country. He strongly believes that a healthy lifestyle makes a positive contribution to a healthy weight and an energetic life. He is also not averse to (a down-to-earth view of) spirituality. He regularly provides us with new insights that he too takes into his daily life with his young family.
