Artificial Sweetener
Many of us know that consuming large amounts of processed sugar is very detrimental to our health. Not only does it add many empty calories to our food, it can cause insulin resistance and lead to diabetes. The way many people avoid sugar is by comsuming food with artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners are not healthier than sugar. In fact, they can be just as harmful as processed sugar. One of the most commonly used artifical sweetener is Aspartame. Dr. Mercola took to this blog recently to address some of the very real health risks associated with Aspartame. The entire article can be found at www.mercola.com but we’ve included an excerpt below. So, the next time you’re trying to decide between regualr soda or diet just say no to both and grab a glass of water!
“Aspartame producer Ajinomoto is launching a new initiative that will rebrand the sweetener as “AminoSweet”.
Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages marketed as low calorie or sugar-free. However, its reputation has been clouded somewhat by studies that have investigated reports of ill effects.
Just to remind you, the side effects of aspartame can include:
- Headache
- Change in vision
- Convulsions and seizures
- Hallucination
- Nausea and vomiting
- Joint pain
It can cause many, many other problems as well.” – www.mercola.com