Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar and could push up the risk of cancer.

That’s according to new research from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and Sorbonne Paris Nord University. So how dangerous are sugar substitutes? And is it possible to avoid them?

Kieran was joined by Nutritionist Gaye Godkin to discuss the risks...

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