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The high amounts of refined and added sugars in snack foods, sweets, and sodas have been linked with weight gain and the development of obesity in the United States, as they tend to be calorie dense with none of the nutritive benefits, says Voltolina. These types of sugars can cause rapid increases in blood sugar, which may increase the risk of insulin resistance and eventually type 2 diabetes.

Extra sugar may also increase risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as increased triglyceride levels, which may contribute to cardiovascular disease.
Excess sugar consumption is associated with a slew of negative side effects, including heart problems, diabetes, liver disease and weight gain. In fact, just one tablespoon of table sugar contains around 16 calories and 4 grams of sugar.

Stevia, on the other hand, is free of calories and has been linked to several potential health benefits, including decreased cholesterol and blood pressure levels, better blood sugar control and increased insulin sensitivity.

Artifiical Sweeteners
Aspartame is a common sweetener found in most diet sodas and many “sugar-free” foods. Although it’s free of calories, it has also been associated with several adverse effects on health. In those who are sensitive, it may also contribute to issues like depression and headaches.

Sucralose (also known as Splenda) is another popular sweetener that has been presented as a healthy alternative to aspartame since its approval in the 1990s. However, there are reports that sucralose may also be problematic, particularly because the body metabolizes it differently than most artificial sweeteners.

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