When the first no-calorie sugar substitute was released, it was seen as the solution-to-eaten caloric foods. People became finally allowed to eat their favourite cake and still be able to fit in their skinny jeans. But that was only until researches found out that the new-go-sugar was linked to cancer and made many to rethink about those promising packets. The scary news didn't stop new sugar substitutes from hitting the shelves. Many more sugar substitutes were released after that, promising individuals zero calories and the same sweet taste as real sugar. However, a study at Purdue University in West Lafayette found that lab animals given foods sweetened with artificial sweetener actually gained more weight than those who consumed regular sugar.
