13Synthetic sweeteners
Synthetic sweeteners, zero-calorie sugar, artificial sugar, or sugar substitutes are highly processed, chemical compounds that give your taste buds the satisfaction of having eaten something sweet without the guilt of piling on empty calories.
But several studies have linked artificial sweeteners with the accumulation of the poison DKP in the human body. This is cited to potentially induce brain tumors.
Alternative: If you are using artificial sweeteners because you have health problems, consider replacing them with stevia. Otherwise, use jaggery, honey, coconut sugar, date powder and maple syrup instead.
