‪Ahmed Elsissy‬‏

Americans eat about 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of sugar annually on average -- and almost half of that comes from drinks, according to the American Heart Association. For people who are at risk for or have diabetes, drinks sweetened without sugar may help, according to a study published Monday. In a meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with low- or no-calorie sweetened beverages (called "LNCSB" by nutrition professionals) was associated with small reductions in weight and cardiometabolic risk factors, the study said. "Universally, everyone is recommending a reduction of sugar," said senior study author Dr. John Sievenpiper. "Now the next question is: What's the best way to replace it?