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Although artificial sweeteners do help you avoid sugar, losing weight depends more on reducing calories from fat. Avoid using artificially sweetened foods to justify eating more high-fat food. Saccharin is considered safe, but the effects of long-term use are not known. Use in moderation. People who have PKU (phenylketonuria-an inborn error of metabolism) should not use aspartame. Be aware that you lose taste buds as you age. Foods may need more sugar or other seasonings to taste like they used to. Try using more sweet spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, in your favorite recipes. Limit foods that list sugar among the first few ingredients on the label. Look for breakfast cereals that have six grams or less of added sugar per serving. You can reduce the sugar in home baked goods by up to one-half without affecting their texture. Make it a habit to eat a sweet piece of fruit instead of a sugary dessert most of the time.