I have been asked questions about the safety of diet soda and artificial sweeteners on many occasions so I thought I’d do a little research to educate myself and others on the issue. Before reading further you should read a prior post on my general approach to deciding whether something is ‘good for you’ or ‘bad for you’ (Click here). What follows is a brief overview of what I learned about artificial sweeteners and how they may affect weight gain.
The New Diet Pill Explained (Qsymia)
I am often the victim of much lament from my patients, family, and friends after reading my book/blog or hearing another of my weight loss diatribes. After I finally convince them that there is no magic weight loss pill, they often will look at me forlorn, shake their heads, and wish aloud – if only there was. This sad song is sung by the medical community as well. Continue reading “The New Diet Pill Explained (Qsymia)”