Sugar-Free Candy: The first rule of diet food: Don't assume sugar-free means calorie-free—when one nutrient is removed, it must be replaced with another. In this case, artificial sweeteners, which are known to cause gastrointestinal distress.
Sugar-free candies also contain carbohydrates—and that means calories. Plus, if you fill up on these, you're missing an opportunity to eat real food, the kind that fills you up and provides your body with energy and nutrients!
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