The topic of sweeteners is complicated. Sugar has its share of drawbacks, including a link to increased risk of cancer – not to mention the drama of a recently discovered decades-old cover-up by the sugar industry. Artificial sweeteners are often explored as a better alternative, but their safety has long been a topic of debate, with science serving up mixed results. This week on FUELED, we take a look at the health impact of added sugars and artificial sweeteners, along with a rundown of plant-based sweeteners to consider. LINKS JAMA: Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease Research: A Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2548255?redirect=trueTheFoodIndustry Past Podcast Episode, Keto + Cancer: https://www.stitcher.com/show/fueled-wellness-nutrition-with-molly-kimball/episode/keto-cancer-64501817 Molly’s article: Keto + Cancer: https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/keto-diet-and-cancer-whats-the-latest-research Past Episode, A Sweet Shift: The Food Industry’s Move Away From Added Sugar: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sweet-shift-the-food-industrys-move-away-from-added-sugar/id1459883591?i=1000513559753 Past Episode, The Art & Science of Gluten Free Flours and Plant-Based Sweetenershttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-science-of-plant-based-sweeteners-gluten/id1459883591?i=1000528984806