Artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners (stevia, sucralose, monk fruit) add little or no calorie and minimal blood-sugar impact, helping cut added sugar. They are approved as safe within normal intake, but they don’t make a food "healthy" — use them to reduce sugar, not to justify excess treats. Whole-food sweetness (fruit) remains a nutrient-rich default; sweeteners are a tool, not a free pass.
Key facts:
- Sweeteners add little/no calorie
- Minimal blood-sugar impact
- Approved safe in normal use
- Don’t cancel out a poor diet