that can cause them to snack
When you consume something naturally sweet, you have an initial metabolic response to sugar. But studies show that the initial neuro-physical response to artificial sweeteners is not the same as it is to sugar.
Some artificial sweeteners trigger insulin, which sends your body into fat storage mode and leads to weight gain. And a recent study found that artificial sweeteners alter the gut microbes of both mice and men in a way that is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes.