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All low calorie sweeteners sold today on the market have passed a rigorous safety assessment by the European Food Safety Authority and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which also set the acceptable daily intake levels (ADI).

Low calorie sweeteners have a long history of safe use, which dates back to the discovery of the first sweetener, saccharin, almost 145 years ago. Over the last century, many low calorie sweeteners have been developed for use in a variety of foods and beverages worldwide.

Low calorie sweeteners are among the most thoroughly tested food ingredients in the world, with a strong body of scientific evidence and extensive research supporting their safe use in foods, beverages, and as table top sweeteners.

2020 has offered us many surprises, challenges and a new view on life. Adapting to changes, keeping safe, respecting the safety measures imposed by the authorities, working from home and home schooling have been our main preoccupations and have kept us busy. Following the safety measures and preparing special re-opening plans, the schools are now receiving their students back. Parents and children are flooded with mixed feelings of fear, uncertainty, but also excitement and happiness. We would like to share with you just a few ideas for healthy snacks which you and your children will love. But they are not just great for getting back to school snacks and lunch boxes, they are great for adults too and what’s more – anytime you choose. Happy kids help make happy parents!

Despite the plethora of diets based on cutting carbs, very few people really think this is a good way to lose weight. Based on our extensive survey, a combination of cutting calories and increasing activity is seen as the most effective way to lose weight (43%), followed by light exercise (33%) and sugar restriction (32%).

The best thing about chocolate is that there is nothing wrong with chocolate. We all love it! We all want it! Chocolate comes in all forms, sorts and combinations and we can’t seem to get enough of it.

It doesn’t matter if it’s in the park or in the back garden, a picnic is one of the annual joys that comes with the warm weather and eating outside. Picnicking is more than just dragging food outside and it involves more than just the food you have already cooked. The setting, the weather (obviously), and the ease of serving all play an important role in having the perfect picnic.

Together with National Tea Day Hermesetas is part of the Par-Tea goodie-bags, that are delivered to the care homes and hospitals in the UK.

On 20^th March we celebrate World Oral Health Day. The International Sweeteners Association has showed it’s support for this occasion by promoting the importance of healthy oral hygiene. Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, can affect many things like eating, speaking and smiling. A beautiful smile is more important than ever right now as we spend most of our time communicating with loved ones close up online.

Our recent research has identified that there are multiple drivers for people dieting:

• Most wanted to improve their health (53%)
• Half (51%) wanted to feel better about themselves
• 47% felt they were carrying too much weight.

However, there are gender differences when it comes to motivations for dieting, with more than a third of women (36%) saying they wanted to lose weight because their clothes were getting tighter, compared to over a quarter of men (27%) who cited this as an issue.

 Even 6,000 years ago when the ancient Egyptians liked to bake, initially flat bread. Over time, a few coincidences ensured that more sophisticated baking recipes evolved worldwide. The first ‘accidental’ use of yeasts is also attributed to the Egyptians, but it was not until the invention of the microscope in 1676 that it was possible to research and understand everything in more detail.

Baking is fun especially now when we spend a lot of time at home with family and kids!

Together we can fight against obesity. Making healthy lifestyle choices is the first step towards a healthier future. With the right support we can do it!

Two out of three adults (67%) have been on a diet, with women far more likely to have tried losing weight than men (75% compared to 57% of men). The data suggests that older adults are less likely to have dieted. Only 29% of over-60s said they had been on a diet compared to 68% of 16- to 29-year-olds, 71% of 30 to 44-year-olds and 64% of 45- to 59-year-olds.

All Hermesetas products are part of the low-calorie sweeteners category, also known as LCS. Scientific and health related organisations worldwide support the use of LCS for a healthier and more balanced diet, especially for people who suffer from diabetes or weight concerns. The International Sweeterners Association has put together an infographic that shows which role LCS can have in our diets.

Read more:

https://www.sweeteners.org/assets/uploads/articles/files/ISA_LCS_Diabetes_infographic_2019_EN_WEB.pdf

Learn to manage diabetes and live a normal life. An inspirational video that shows the story of a powerful woman which has learned to keep her diabetes under control.

Did you know that half of all diets started, fail within the first week, with 51% of adults admitting they cheat or give up within seven days.

Lack of willpower is the greatest challenge (36%), closely followed by resisting the temptation to eat something sweet (33%).

Sleep is something we literally can’t live without. Not only do we function poorly when we don’t get enough sleep, it can lead to long-term health problems.

Low calorie sweeteners and higher diet quality go hand-in-hand. A guide to the science of LCS and their Role and Benefits. 

Did you know that the recommended maximum daily sugar intake is just six teaspoons daily, while the average intake for adults is currently 12-16 teaspoons a day? By swapping to a low calorie sweetener, like Hermesetas, in your drinks you could save 29 thousand calories a year!

A few small changes in the right direction can help improve your life now, and taking it a step at a time means you’re more likely to succeed. 

From the workplace canteen or sandwich bar to the fast food outlet and, especially in fancy restaurants, nutrition is often an afterthought. We all know we should eat more healthily. Here are some easy ways to order more healthy if you are eating out.

Taking control by switching sugar for a Low Calorie Sweetener like Hermesetas can have a big impact on sugar consumption over time. Sweeteners are really useful both when you’re trying to lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight. Apart from helping people to eat a lower sugar diet, sweeteners have a role in health by promoting weight management, good dental health and optimal blood sugar control.  

If you have lost weight by switching from sugar to Hermesetas, we would love to hear your story to share.

By JANE SYMONS: Can you really have your cake and eat it? On average, Britons are eating about twice the recommended amount of sugar, putting us at increased risk of tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and many cancers.

Sugar reduction currently dominates the UK nutrition agenda. In this report, we’ll look at the issues around sugar reduction in the UK and explore the wide range of Low Calorie sweeteners available. 

Nearly two thirds of people are overweight or obese, putting themselves at risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, depression and osteoarthritis. Weight loss is also about positive thinking – your mind is the most important tool when losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

Are you interested in getting to know more about the use, role and safety of low calorie sweeteners? Then we recommend visiting the International Sweeteners Association’s (ISA) website.

The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is a non-profit making organisation representing manufacturers and users of low calorie sweeteners. It encourages research into and enhances understanding of the role that low calorie sweeteners can play in achieving a balanced diet.

Our love of sugary foods is rotting our teeth and driving a host of health problems such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. So, how about some alternatives? Find out what the The Daily Express recommends.

Do you have diabetes? You might be interested in learning about a study that proves: Low calorie sweeteners do not affect glucose control nor increase diabetes risk.