This could be the reason for the headaches and seizures suspected from aspartame ingestion. I would weigh 20 pounds more without my diet soft drink. It appears that the American public may have been led astray in regard to diet drinks and other low-cal wonders of this era. We are not advocating sugar here, but just showing you that sugar substitutes don't necessarily help you stay slim. Studies have shown that the more artificially sweetened products you consume, the more sugar you consume also.
Artificial sweeteners are, by their very nature, extremely sweet, and sweet begets sweet.
Shortening the Sweet Tooth Very sweet foods, whether sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners, contribute to a poor diet. Artificial sweeteners over-stimulate taste buds, making wholesome foods taste bland. Unadultered fruits, vegetables, and grains are not that appealing when you have a highly developed sweet tooth. Many people we encounter think of food in terms of calories, not nutrients. You may not see the difference between choosing sugar-free gelatin or an apple.