16. Artificial Sweeteners
Most men and women use artificial sweeteners to either lose weight or because they are diabetic and must avoid sugar. The principal problem in all this is that there are numerous studies which show individuals who consume artificial sweeteners on a regular basis, like in sodas, or even coffee sweeteners, actually gain weight. It also does little or nothing to help people who have diabetes. When your stomach processes this chemical, it in turn produces chemicals which can lead to cancer, particularly brain tumors.
