Artificial sweeteners do have their place, but I do think they are part of the weight problem these days. I think it is much better to give up soft drink or limit it to occasional, rather than just do a direct swap. If you are drinking a 1.25 litre bottle per day it can't be good no matter what is making it sweet. Just swapping to the artificial or low version of something, does not really address the problems behind a weight problem in the first place.

Artificial sweeteners are a good tool in the transition of changing ones eating habits.