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We hear a lot these days about the negative effects of eating too much sugar and how we need to cut back—after all, some form of sugar is included in the majority of processed and prepared foods as well as beverages. But what’s the skinny on artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes? Are they better or worse for you than sugar, and what about their side effects? What Are ... Continue Reading
Artificial sweeteners of all kinds have been found to wreak havoc on your health in a number of different ways. Here’s a low down on Aspartame. Soda and other sweetened beverages have been pinpointed as some of the primary culprits in the obesity epidemic. Recent research1 also suggests that regular soda consumption may increase aggressive behavior in young children. The ... Continue Reading
This article highlights the findings of some studies that artificial sweeteners cause greater weight gain than sugar and also worsen insulin sensitivity. Are you using artificial sweeteners and opting for low-cal "diet" foods in an effort to control of your weight? If so, you may be surprised to learn that research has repeatedly shown that artificial no- or low-calorie ... Continue Reading
This article reviews and provides a comprehensive analysis of a long term human study done by Harvard hospital. This crucial study found a clear association between aspartame and blood cancer. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in diet soda and over 6,000 other sugar-free or "diet" products. New research1 linking aspartame to cancer in some individuals has sparked a ... Continue Reading
The average American eats approximately 1,500 pounds of food every year. Of that, 160 pounds are primarily sugar. Sounds crazy, right? Most people don't even realize how much sugar they consume. Government did an amazing job in disguising the amount of sugar in products by requiring printing of nutritional information in grams. Most Americans have no idea how much ... Continue Reading
