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One of the most recognizable features on American television today has got to be the infamous Top 10 list from late-night satirist and small screen legend David Letterman. He's featured lists of all sorts throughout the years on issues involving mostly politics, sports, celebrities, and much, much more. .

There's a growing sense of uneasiness among American consumers about the safety of alternatives to sugar according to this Food Navigator story about a new report on consumer trends in the sugar-free market.The report published last month by market research group Mintel found that close to two out of every three Americans (64 percent) are concerned about just how safe their sugar substitutes are, although they must not be too worried about it since sales of sugar-free foods and beverages totaled a hefty $6 billion in 2005.This debate over artificial sweeteners is one that can put a wedge between those of us who are livin' la vida low-carb faster than anything else. It's not an easy subject to resolve since there are so many reasons people have for either using or not using them. Let me share with you why I SUPPORT the use of alternatives to sugar.Before I started losing weight the low-carb way, I was completely addicted to sugar which led me to weigh over 400 pounds and on a one-way ticket to diabetes or even death! I am 100% convinced all that sugar I was eating was destroying my body and would eventually spell the end of my life forever.