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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.