The more I read about aspartame, the more I understand why it’s the the most controversial food additive in history. To put it plainly, aspartame is poison so why consume it unless your health is not that important to you. Even though its approval was one of the most contested in FDA history, this artificial sweetener was allowed into …
Do you drink diet soda because you think it’s better or healthier for you than regular soda? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint but good marketing has you fooled. “Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate your appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings, and stimulate fat storage and weight gain. In fact, diet sodas may actually double your …
With so much talk about artificial sweeteners and their negative impact on our health, you might have heard about aspartame. In case you are not familiar with it, aspartame is an artificial sweetener that was first sold under the brand name NutraSweet. Aspartame is currently used in a variety of soft drinks and other foods. Today, I’d like to share …
The Dangers of Aspartame Why chose natural foods & drink over those that contain chemical ingredients? If you read wikipedia, you will find that the FDA has approved aspartame for human consumption (a.k.a. Nutrasweet and Equal) and we’re given statistics of how many countries have approved it. We are also told that it is “safe’ for human consumption. What’s …