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Dec 2021
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Should You Use Artificial Sweeteners Whe...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A new study finds that using artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is linked to higher BMIs for the kids. But does this have anything to do with the sweeteners? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and ... Show More
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