Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I personally don't use any artificial sweeteners as I have trouble with side effectds such as nausea when used. I just limit my sugar intake as much as possible. I also can't drink diet soda as I have trouble with the aspartame irritating my stomach. Chuck Problem With Splenda > Can I get some feed back from this article? > I know a friend of mine who developed colon cancer due to splenda, and her > cancer doctor said " no artificial sweetners for her: > just curious what all of you think? > sugar > > Problem With Splenda > > The problem with Splenda and other artificial sweeteners > > > > As more and more people are becoming obese there are more people looking > to substitute their favorite foods with those that are not as calorie > packed but > > taste just as good. Many have found that artificial sweeteners are the way > to go, with Splenda being the latest and supposedly greatest in a long > line > > of products. It's true; this artificial sweetener does taste better than > those of the past, but is it worth it? Splenda is packaged well and has > been marketed > > beautifully, but there is some scientific data that suggests that Splenda > is not nearly as kind to your body as real, calorie packed sugar is. > > > > Artificial Food Products > > > > It seemed as though Splenda was the dieter's dream and so many of us are > reluctant to admit that artificial sweeteners and other man made products > simply > > are not good for us. The problem is that the only safe foods are those > that actually come from the earth, not those that have to be chemically > produced > > or changed to create the product. In fact it appears as though chemically > altered substances may take a toll on our health and the health of our > children. > > For this reason, you should not consider Splenda, which is basically a > sugar free chemical substance, a product that you want to buy. > > > > Is Splenda Better than Aspartame? > > > > The availability of Splenda came on the heels of disappointment of many as > we found out the dangers associated with aspartame. Aspartame penetrates > the > > blood brain barrier, meaning it can enter the brain and create toxins that > can literally damage the brain. Many diet conscience people turned to > Splenda > > because they didn't want to experience neurological side effects that > aspartame can and does cause. We don't yet know what the long term affects > of Splenda > > usage will be, but we do know that it is not a naturally occurring sugar > product, in fact it is a chemical substance, and that fact speaks volumes. > The > > fact is we aren't sure yet if Splenda is any better for your body than > aspartame. The question is are you willing to take the chance? > > > > Splenda: To Buy or Not to Buy? > > > > For the longest time NutraSweet was the biggest seller of all of the > artificial sweeteners, but when research uncovered the data about what > aspartame does > > to the brain and the body on a whole many people were disgusted and > worried about their health. Splenda seems like a great option because it > is manufactured > > by a well known brand, & , and it also tastes much more > like sugar than anything else that has been on the market in the past. > Splenda is > > also marketed as being made from real sugar, making it an obvious choice > for those that are looking for a sugar substitute. Splenda has another > attractive > > feature, which is that it is heat stable, meaning people who are trying to > cut calories from their diet or individuals, such as diabetics, can enjoy > more > > of their favorite foods without the calories and carbohydrates associated > with real sugar. > > > > What Do We Already Know About Splenda? > > > > While we do not yet have long term studies on the side effects of Splenda, > we do know that Splenda and other blends of chemical sweeteners appear to > be > > causing problems. Those that use the substances gain weight, experience > sleep disturbances, have problems with sexual functions, as well as an > increased > > risk of cancer! In addition it appears as though Splenda and other > artificial sweeteners are causing an increase in Multiple Sclerosis, > Lupus, diabetes, > > and many different degenerative diseases. In short, Splenda and similar > sweeteners are hurting the very people that the product is marketed > toward: those > > that do not want to gain weight and those that cannot freely consume real > sugar! > > > > A lot of researchers are concerned about the chlorine in Splenda. Those > that created Splenda have openly stated that there is chlorine in Splenda, > which > > is not a big deal because chlorine is usually used in combination with > other elements. Chlorine is not harmful to the body because it is usually > absorbed > > and flushed away like everything else. The problem with Splenda is that > those that are in the know have admitted that only about 15% of Splenda is > actually > > absorbed by the body. What this means is that the creators of Splenda > cannot actually tell us how much chlorine has been left in the body! The > fact is, > > any element that is being left in the body in undetermined amounts can > cause problems, and there is no doubt that the chlorine that you are > taking in through > > Splenda is causing problems for your body. > > > > Don't Be Fooled by Sweetener Blends > > > > Many artificial sweetener users are turning away from aspartame and > sucralose or Splenda and are turning toward the sweetener blends that they > are finding > > in products, assuming that these are somehow safer. These sweetener blends > are simply mixtures of the harmful substances. The reason that these > substances > > are often used together is that they can reproduce the real sugar taste > better than they can alone. > > > > When consumers ingest these sweetener blends they are not only getting the > side effects of one sweeter, they are getting them from all of the > sweeteners > > used. In addition, who knows what sort of toxins could be produced by the > mixture of the products? It's already been stated that you cannot excrete > all > > of these sweeteners or the chemicals in them, imagine how many toxins you > have floating around your body right now! > > > > Is Anything Safe Anymore? > > > > Sugar is still safe, and though it does tend to pack the calories into > every sugary spoonful it can't cause any more weight gain than is already > being caused > > by the artificial sweeteners out there. The difference between sugar and > the artificial products is that sugar satisfies the body, but the > artificial sweeteners > > actually trick your body and make you hungrier, causing you to consume > more calories than you would have otherwise. Seems like a vicious circle, > doesn't > > it? Be sure when you buy sugar not to buy the altered sugar products as > these can be detrimental to your health. > > > > The sweeteners that you probably just want to scratch off of your safe to > use list are aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, sucralose, and alitame. > Sucralose > > and Alitame both have FDA approval pending. A sweetener known as Cyclamate > lost its FDA approval back in 1970, though it is currently up for approval > again. > > There is and probably always will be more sweeteners in various stages of > development as well as FDA approval. > > > > In addition to sugar you can also safely consume saccharin and stevia. > Saccharin is actually a complex sugar extract that comes from a plant that > originated > > in China. The FDA has reported that neither saccharine or stevia has ever > caused cancer! This is more like it! > > > > Weight Gain and Ceasing the Use of Artificial Sweeteners > > > > If you consume artificial sweeteners because you want to lose weight, you > might want to know that researches cannot find any evidence that the sugar > substitutes > > actually help consumer's lose weight. These chemicals, in many > circumstances, often stimulate the appetite so it could be working against > you. Simply limit > > the amount of food that you are taking in and making better food choices > will be a more straight forward way to lose weight and healthier, too! > > > > When you stop using these sweeteners you will probably notice a huge > change. Children are often the most noticeably different when artificial > sweeteners > > are pulled from their diet. Many depressed and aggressive children become > more balanced and enjoyable to be around. Many researchers also attribute > many > > mental illnesses or behavioral problems to the over use of chemicals in > our diets. > > > > The way to identify what does and does not have Splenda or any other > artificial sweeteners is to read labels. When you get in the habit of > checking labels > > you can better your life and the lives of all of your family members. Even > diabetics can find better ways to eat and drink rather than take in these > harmful > > chemicals, it's simply about making better food choices for everyone. > > > > With more than 3,000 products on the market today with just Splenda in > them, reading labels will really help you cease using these products. > While we don't > > know for sure what long term use of Splenda will mean, it's better to quit > while you're ahead than wait and see based on initial research and the > case > > histories associated with similar products. > > > > > > > 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, > but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' > ~Be Blessed, Sugar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I personally don't use any artificial sweeteners as I have trouble with side effectds such as nausea when used. I just limit my sugar intake as much as possible. I also can't drink diet soda as I have trouble with the aspartame irritating my stomach. Chuck Problem With Splenda > Can I get some feed back from this article? > I know a friend of mine who developed colon cancer due to splenda, and her > cancer doctor said " no artificial sweetners for her: > just curious what all of you think? > sugar > > Problem With Splenda > > The problem with Splenda and other artificial sweeteners > > > > As more and more people are becoming obese there are more people looking > to substitute their favorite foods with those that are not as calorie > packed but > > taste just as good. Many have found that artificial sweeteners are the way > to go, with Splenda being the latest and supposedly greatest in a long > line > > of products. It's true; this artificial sweetener does taste better than > those of the past, but is it worth it? Splenda is packaged well and has > been marketed > > beautifully, but there is some scientific data that suggests that Splenda > is not nearly as kind to your body as real, calorie packed sugar is. > > > > Artificial Food Products > > > > It seemed as though Splenda was the dieter's dream and so many of us are > reluctant to admit that artificial sweeteners and other man made products > simply > > are not good for us. The problem is that the only safe foods are those > that actually come from the earth, not those that have to be chemically > produced > > or changed to create the product. In fact it appears as though chemically > altered substances may take a toll on our health and the health of our > children. > > For this reason, you should not consider Splenda, which is basically a > sugar free chemical substance, a product that you want to buy. > > > > Is Splenda Better than Aspartame? > > > > The availability of Splenda came on the heels of disappointment of many as > we found out the dangers associated with aspartame. Aspartame penetrates > the > > blood brain barrier, meaning it can enter the brain and create toxins that > can literally damage the brain. Many diet conscience people turned to > Splenda > > because they didn't want to experience neurological side effects that > aspartame can and does cause. We don't yet know what the long term affects > of Splenda > > usage will be, but we do know that it is not a naturally occurring sugar > product, in fact it is a chemical substance, and that fact speaks volumes. > The > > fact is we aren't sure yet if Splenda is any better for your body than > aspartame. The question is are you willing to take the chance? > > > > Splenda: To Buy or Not to Buy? > > > > For the longest time NutraSweet was the biggest seller of all of the > artificial sweeteners, but when research uncovered the data about what > aspartame does > > to the brain and the body on a whole many people were disgusted and > worried about their health. Splenda seems like a great option because it > is manufactured > > by a well known brand, & , and it also tastes much more > like sugar than anything else that has been on the market in the past. > Splenda is > > also marketed as being made from real sugar, making it an obvious choice > for those that are looking for a sugar substitute. Splenda has another > attractive > > feature, which is that it is heat stable, meaning people who are trying to > cut calories from their diet or individuals, such as diabetics, can enjoy > more > > of their favorite foods without the calories and carbohydrates associated > with real sugar. > > > > What Do We Already Know About Splenda? > > > > While we do not yet have long term studies on the side effects of Splenda, > we do know that Splenda and other blends of chemical sweeteners appear to > be > > causing problems. Those that use the substances gain weight, experience > sleep disturbances, have problems with sexual functions, as well as an > increased > > risk of cancer! In addition it appears as though Splenda and other > artificial sweeteners are causing an increase in Multiple Sclerosis, > Lupus, diabetes, > > and many different degenerative diseases. In short, Splenda and similar > sweeteners are hurting the very people that the product is marketed > toward: those > > that do not want to gain weight and those that cannot freely consume real > sugar! > > > > A lot of researchers are concerned about the chlorine in Splenda. Those > that created Splenda have openly stated that there is chlorine in Splenda, > which > > is not a big deal because chlorine is usually used in combination with > other elements. Chlorine is not harmful to the body because it is usually > absorbed > > and flushed away like everything else. The problem with Splenda is that > those that are in the know have admitted that only about 15% of Splenda is > actually > > absorbed by the body. What this means is that the creators of Splenda > cannot actually tell us how much chlorine has been left in the body! The > fact is, > > any element that is being left in the body in undetermined amounts can > cause problems, and there is no doubt that the chlorine that you are > taking in through > > Splenda is causing problems for your body. > > > > Don't Be Fooled by Sweetener Blends > > > > Many artificial sweetener users are turning away from aspartame and > sucralose or Splenda and are turning toward the sweetener blends that they > are finding > > in products, assuming that these are somehow safer. These sweetener blends > are simply mixtures of the harmful substances. The reason that these > substances > > are often used together is that they can reproduce the real sugar taste > better than they can alone. > > > > When consumers ingest these sweetener blends they are not only getting the > side effects of one sweeter, they are getting them from all of the > sweeteners > > used. In addition, who knows what sort of toxins could be produced by the > mixture of the products? It's already been stated that you cannot excrete > all > > of these sweeteners or the chemicals in them, imagine how many toxins you > have floating around your body right now! > > > > Is Anything Safe Anymore? > > > > Sugar is still safe, and though it does tend to pack the calories into > every sugary spoonful it can't cause any more weight gain than is already > being caused > > by the artificial sweeteners out there. The difference between sugar and > the artificial products is that sugar satisfies the body, but the > artificial sweeteners > > actually trick your body and make you hungrier, causing you to consume > more calories than you would have otherwise. Seems like a vicious circle, > doesn't > > it? Be sure when you buy sugar not to buy the altered sugar products as > these can be detrimental to your health. > > > > The sweeteners that you probably just want to scratch off of your safe to > use list are aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, sucralose, and alitame. > Sucralose > > and Alitame both have FDA approval pending. A sweetener known as Cyclamate > lost its FDA approval back in 1970, though it is currently up for approval > again. > > There is and probably always will be more sweeteners in various stages of > development as well as FDA approval. > > > > In addition to sugar you can also safely consume saccharin and stevia. > Saccharin is actually a complex sugar extract that comes from a plant that > originated > > in China. The FDA has reported that neither saccharine or stevia has ever > caused cancer! This is more like it! > > > > Weight Gain and Ceasing the Use of Artificial Sweeteners > > > > If you consume artificial sweeteners because you want to lose weight, you > might want to know that researches cannot find any evidence that the sugar > substitutes > > actually help consumer's lose weight. These chemicals, in many > circumstances, often stimulate the appetite so it could be working against > you. Simply limit > > the amount of food that you are taking in and making better food choices > will be a more straight forward way to lose weight and healthier, too! > > > > When you stop using these sweeteners you will probably notice a huge > change. Children are often the most noticeably different when artificial > sweeteners > > are pulled from their diet. Many depressed and aggressive children become > more balanced and enjoyable to be around. Many researchers also attribute > many > > mental illnesses or behavioral problems to the over use of chemicals in > our diets. > > > > The way to identify what does and does not have Splenda or any other > artificial sweeteners is to read labels. When you get in the habit of > checking labels > > you can better your life and the lives of all of your family members. Even > diabetics can find better ways to eat and drink rather than take in these > harmful > > chemicals, it's simply about making better food choices for everyone. > > > > With more than 3,000 products on the market today with just Splenda in > them, reading labels will really help you cease using these products. > While we don't > > know for sure what long term use of Splenda will mean, it's better to quit > while you're ahead than wait and see based on initial research and the > case > > histories associated with similar products. > > > > > > > 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, > but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' > ~Be Blessed, Sugar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Chuck, so do you stick with honey or do you just not take anything for sugar subs? sugar 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Problem With Splenda > Can I get some feed back from this article? > I know a friend of mine who developed colon cancer due to splenda, and her > cancer doctor said " no artificial sweetners for her: > just curious what all of you think? > sugar > > Problem With Splenda > > The problem with Splenda and other artificial sweeteners > > > > As more and more people are becoming obese there are more people looking > to substitute their favorite foods with those that are not as calorie > packed but > > taste just as good. Many have found that artificial sweeteners are the way > to go, with Splenda being the latest and supposedly greatest in a long > line > > of products. It's true; this artificial sweetener does taste better than > those of the past, but is it worth it? Splenda is packaged well and has > been marketed > > beautifully, but there is some scientific data that suggests that Splenda > is not nearly as kind to your body as real, calorie packed sugar is. > > > > Artificial Food Products > > > > It seemed as though Splenda was the dieter's dream and so many of us are > reluctant to admit that artificial sweeteners and other man made products > simply > > are not good for us. The problem is that the only safe foods are those > that actually come from the earth, not those that have to be chemically > produced > > or changed to create the product. In fact it appears as though chemically > altered substances may take a toll on our health and the health of our > children. > > For this reason, you should not consider Splenda, which is basically a > sugar free chemical substance, a product that you want to buy. > > > > Is Splenda Better than Aspartame? > > > > The availability of Splenda came on the heels of disappointment of many as > we found out the dangers associated with aspartame. Aspartame penetrates > the > > blood brain barrier, meaning it can enter the brain and create toxins that > can literally damage the brain. Many diet conscience people turned to > Splenda > > because they didn't want to experience neurological side effects that > aspartame can and does cause. We don't yet know what the long term affects > of Splenda > > usage will be, but we do know that it is not a naturally occurring sugar > product, in fact it is a chemical substance, and that fact speaks volumes. > The > > fact is we aren't sure yet if Splenda is any better for your body than > aspartame. The question is are you willing to take the chance? > > > > Splenda: To Buy or Not to Buy? > > > > For the longest time NutraSweet was the biggest seller of all of the > artificial sweeteners, but when research uncovered the data about what > aspartame does > > to the brain and the body on a whole many people were disgusted and > worried about their health. Splenda seems like a great option because it > is manufactured > > by a well known brand, & , and it also tastes much more > like sugar than anything else that has been on the market in the past. > Splenda is > > also marketed as being made from real sugar, making it an obvious choice > for those that are looking for a sugar substitute. Splenda has another > attractive > > feature, which is that it is heat stable, meaning people who are trying to > cut calories from their diet or individuals, such as diabetics, can enjoy > more > > of their favorite foods without the calories and carbohydrates associated > with real sugar. > > > > What Do We Already Know About Splenda? > > > > While we do not yet have long term studies on the side effects of Splenda, > we do know that Splenda and other blends of chemical sweeteners appear to > be > > causing problems. Those that use the substances gain weight, experience > sleep disturbances, have problems with sexual functions, as well as an > increased > > risk of cancer! In addition it appears as though Splenda and other > artificial sweeteners are causing an increase in Multiple Sclerosis, > Lupus, diabetes, > > and many different degenerative diseases. In short, Splenda and similar > sweeteners are hurting the very people that the product is marketed > toward: those > > that do not want to gain weight and those that cannot freely consume real > sugar! > > > > A lot of researchers are concerned about the chlorine in Splenda. Those > that created Splenda have openly stated that there is chlorine in Splenda, > which > > is not a big deal because chlorine is usually used in combination with > other elements. Chlorine is not harmful to the body because it is usually > absorbed > > and flushed away like everything else. The problem with Splenda is that > those that are in the know have admitted that only about 15% of Splenda is > actually > > absorbed by the body. What this means is that the creators of Splenda > cannot actually tell us how much chlorine has been left in the body! The > fact is, > > any element that is being left in the body in undetermined amounts can > cause problems, and there is no doubt that the chlorine that you are > taking in through > > Splenda is causing problems for your body. > > > > Don't Be Fooled by Sweetener Blends > > > > Many artificial sweetener users are turning away from aspartame and > sucralose or Splenda and are turning toward the sweetener blends that they > are finding > > in products, assuming that these are somehow safer. These sweetener blends > are simply mixtures of the harmful substances. The reason that these > substances > > are often used together is that they can reproduce the real sugar taste > better than they can alone. > > > > When consumers ingest these sweetener blends they are not only getting the > side effects of one sweeter, they are getting them from all of the > sweeteners > > used. In addition, who knows what sort of toxins could be produced by the > mixture of the products? It's already been stated that you cannot excrete > all > > of these sweeteners or the chemicals in them, imagine how many toxins you > have floating around your body right now! > > > > Is Anything Safe Anymore? > > > > Sugar is still safe, and though it does tend to pack the calories into > every sugary spoonful it can't cause any more weight gain than is already > being caused > > by the artificial sweeteners out there. The difference between sugar and > the artificial products is that sugar satisfies the body, but the > artificial sweeteners > > actually trick your body and make you hungrier, causing you to consume > more calories than you would have otherwise. Seems like a vicious circle, > doesn't > > it? Be sure when you buy sugar not to buy the altered sugar products as > these can be detrimental to your health. > > > > The sweeteners that you probably just want to scratch off of your safe to > use list are aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, sucralose, and alitame. > Sucralose > > and Alitame both have FDA approval pending. A sweetener known as Cyclamate > lost its FDA approval back in 1970, though it is currently up for approval > again. > > There is and probably always will be more sweeteners in various stages of > development as well as FDA approval. > > > > In addition to sugar you can also safely consume saccharin and stevia. > Saccharin is actually a complex sugar extract that comes from a plant that > originated > > in China. The FDA has reported that neither saccharine or stevia has ever > caused cancer! This is more like it! > > > > Weight Gain and Ceasing the Use of Artificial Sweeteners > > > > If you consume artificial sweeteners because you want to lose weight, you > might want to know that researches cannot find any evidence that the sugar > substitutes > > actually help consumer's lose weight. These chemicals, in many > circumstances, often stimulate the appetite so it could be working against > you. Simply limit > > the amount of food that you are taking in and making better food choices > will be a more straight forward way to lose weight and healthier, too! > > > > When you stop using these sweeteners you will probably notice a huge > change. Children are often the most noticeably different when artificial > sweeteners > > are pulled from their diet. Many depressed and aggressive children become > more balanced and enjoyable to be around. Many researchers also attribute > many > > mental illnesses or behavioral problems to the over use of chemicals in > our diets. > > > > The way to identify what does and does not have Splenda or any other > artificial sweeteners is to read labels. When you get in the habit of > checking labels > > you can better your life and the lives of all of your family members. Even > diabetics can find better ways to eat and drink rather than take in these > harmful > > chemicals, it's simply about making better food choices for everyone. > > > > With more than 3,000 products on the market today with just Splenda in > them, reading labels will really help you cease using these products. > While we don't > > know for sure what long term use of Splenda will mean, it's better to quit > while you're ahead than wait and see based on initial research and the > case > > histories associated with similar products. > > > > > > > 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, > but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' > ~Be Blessed, Sugar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Chuck, so do you stick with honey or do you just not take anything for sugar subs? sugar 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Problem With Splenda > Can I get some feed back from this article? > I know a friend of mine who developed colon cancer due to splenda, and her > cancer doctor said " no artificial sweetners for her: > just curious what all of you think? > sugar > > Problem With Splenda > > The problem with Splenda and other artificial sweeteners > > > > As more and more people are becoming obese there are more people looking > to substitute their favorite foods with those that are not as calorie > packed but > > taste just as good. Many have found that artificial sweeteners are the way > to go, with Splenda being the latest and supposedly greatest in a long > line > > of products. It's true; this artificial sweetener does taste better than > those of the past, but is it worth it? Splenda is packaged well and has > been marketed > > beautifully, but there is some scientific data that suggests that Splenda > is not nearly as kind to your body as real, calorie packed sugar is. > > > > Artificial Food Products > > > > It seemed as though Splenda was the dieter's dream and so many of us are > reluctant to admit that artificial sweeteners and other man made products > simply > > are not good for us. The problem is that the only safe foods are those > that actually come from the earth, not those that have to be chemically > produced > > or changed to create the product. In fact it appears as though chemically > altered substances may take a toll on our health and the health of our > children. > > For this reason, you should not consider Splenda, which is basically a > sugar free chemical substance, a product that you want to buy. > > > > Is Splenda Better than Aspartame? > > > > The availability of Splenda came on the heels of disappointment of many as > we found out the dangers associated with aspartame. Aspartame penetrates > the > > blood brain barrier, meaning it can enter the brain and create toxins that > can literally damage the brain. Many diet conscience people turned to > Splenda > > because they didn't want to experience neurological side effects that > aspartame can and does cause. We don't yet know what the long term affects > of Splenda > > usage will be, but we do know that it is not a naturally occurring sugar > product, in fact it is a chemical substance, and that fact speaks volumes. > The > > fact is we aren't sure yet if Splenda is any better for your body than > aspartame. The question is are you willing to take the chance? > > > > Splenda: To Buy or Not to Buy? > > > > For the longest time NutraSweet was the biggest seller of all of the > artificial sweeteners, but when research uncovered the data about what > aspartame does > > to the brain and the body on a whole many people were disgusted and > worried about their health. Splenda seems like a great option because it > is manufactured > > by a well known brand, & , and it also tastes much more > like sugar than anything else that has been on the market in the past. > Splenda is > > also marketed as being made from real sugar, making it an obvious choice > for those that are looking for a sugar substitute. Splenda has another > attractive > > feature, which is that it is heat stable, meaning people who are trying to > cut calories from their diet or individuals, such as diabetics, can enjoy > more > > of their favorite foods without the calories and carbohydrates associated > with real sugar. > > > > What Do We Already Know About Splenda? > > > > While we do not yet have long term studies on the side effects of Splenda, > we do know that Splenda and other blends of chemical sweeteners appear to > be > > causing problems. Those that use the substances gain weight, experience > sleep disturbances, have problems with sexual functions, as well as an > increased > > risk of cancer! In addition it appears as though Splenda and other > artificial sweeteners are causing an increase in Multiple Sclerosis, > Lupus, diabetes, > > and many different degenerative diseases. In short, Splenda and similar > sweeteners are hurting the very people that the product is marketed > toward: those > > that do not want to gain weight and those that cannot freely consume real > sugar! > > > > A lot of researchers are concerned about the chlorine in Splenda. Those > that created Splenda have openly stated that there is chlorine in Splenda, > which > > is not a big deal because chlorine is usually used in combination with > other elements. Chlorine is not harmful to the body because it is usually > absorbed > > and flushed away like everything else. The problem with Splenda is that > those that are in the know have admitted that only about 15% of Splenda is > actually > > absorbed by the body. What this means is that the creators of Splenda > cannot actually tell us how much chlorine has been left in the body! The > fact is, > > any element that is being left in the body in undetermined amounts can > cause problems, and there is no doubt that the chlorine that you are > taking in through > > Splenda is causing problems for your body. > > > > Don't Be Fooled by Sweetener Blends > > > > Many artificial sweetener users are turning away from aspartame and > sucralose or Splenda and are turning toward the sweetener blends that they > are finding > > in products, assuming that these are somehow safer. These sweetener blends > are simply mixtures of the harmful substances. The reason that these > substances > > are often used together is that they can reproduce the real sugar taste > better than they can alone. > > > > When consumers ingest these sweetener blends they are not only getting the > side effects of one sweeter, they are getting them from all of the > sweeteners > > used. In addition, who knows what sort of toxins could be produced by the > mixture of the products? It's already been stated that you cannot excrete > all > > of these sweeteners or the chemicals in them, imagine how many toxins you > have floating around your body right now! > > > > Is Anything Safe Anymore? > > > > Sugar is still safe, and though it does tend to pack the calories into > every sugary spoonful it can't cause any more weight gain than is already > being caused > > by the artificial sweeteners out there. The difference between sugar and > the artificial products is that sugar satisfies the body, but the > artificial sweeteners > > actually trick your body and make you hungrier, causing you to consume > more calories than you would have otherwise. Seems like a vicious circle, > doesn't > > it? Be sure when you buy sugar not to buy the altered sugar products as > these can be detrimental to your health. > > > > The sweeteners that you probably just want to scratch off of your safe to > use list are aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, sucralose, and alitame. > Sucralose > > and Alitame both have FDA approval pending. A sweetener known as Cyclamate > lost its FDA approval back in 1970, though it is currently up for approval > again. > > There is and probably always will be more sweeteners in various stages of > development as well as FDA approval. > > > > In addition to sugar you can also safely consume saccharin and stevia. > Saccharin is actually a complex sugar extract that comes from a plant that > originated > > in China. The FDA has reported that neither saccharine or stevia has ever > caused cancer! This is more like it! > > > > Weight Gain and Ceasing the Use of Artificial Sweeteners > > > > If you consume artificial sweeteners because you want to lose weight, you > might want to know that researches cannot find any evidence that the sugar > substitutes > > actually help consumer's lose weight. These chemicals, in many > circumstances, often stimulate the appetite so it could be working against > you. Simply limit > > the amount of food that you are taking in and making better food choices > will be a more straight forward way to lose weight and healthier, too! > > > > When you stop using these sweeteners you will probably notice a huge > change. Children are often the most noticeably different when artificial > sweeteners > > are pulled from their diet. Many depressed and aggressive children become > more balanced and enjoyable to be around. Many researchers also attribute > many > > mental illnesses or behavioral problems to the over use of chemicals in > our diets. > > > > The way to identify what does and does not have Splenda or any other > artificial sweeteners is to read labels. When you get in the habit of > checking labels > > you can better your life and the lives of all of your family members. Even > diabetics can find better ways to eat and drink rather than take in these > harmful > > chemicals, it's simply about making better food choices for everyone. > > > > With more than 3,000 products on the market today with just Splenda in > them, reading labels will really help you cease using these products. > While we don't > > know for sure what long term use of Splenda will mean, it's better to quit > while you're ahead than wait and see based on initial research and the > case > > histories associated with similar products. > > > > > > > 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, > but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' > ~Be Blessed, Sugar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Chuck, so do you stick with honey or do you just not take anything for sugar subs? sugar 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' ~Be Blessed, Sugar Problem With Splenda > Can I get some feed back from this article? > I know a friend of mine who developed colon cancer due to splenda, and her > cancer doctor said " no artificial sweetners for her: > just curious what all of you think? > sugar > > Problem With Splenda > > The problem with Splenda and other artificial sweeteners > > > > As more and more people are becoming obese there are more people looking > to substitute their favorite foods with those that are not as calorie > packed but > > taste just as good. Many have found that artificial sweeteners are the way > to go, with Splenda being the latest and supposedly greatest in a long > line > > of products. It's true; this artificial sweetener does taste better than > those of the past, but is it worth it? Splenda is packaged well and has > been marketed > > beautifully, but there is some scientific data that suggests that Splenda > is not nearly as kind to your body as real, calorie packed sugar is. > > > > Artificial Food Products > > > > It seemed as though Splenda was the dieter's dream and so many of us are > reluctant to admit that artificial sweeteners and other man made products > simply > > are not good for us. The problem is that the only safe foods are those > that actually come from the earth, not those that have to be chemically > produced > > or changed to create the product. In fact it appears as though chemically > altered substances may take a toll on our health and the health of our > children. > > For this reason, you should not consider Splenda, which is basically a > sugar free chemical substance, a product that you want to buy. > > > > Is Splenda Better than Aspartame? > > > > The availability of Splenda came on the heels of disappointment of many as > we found out the dangers associated with aspartame. Aspartame penetrates > the > > blood brain barrier, meaning it can enter the brain and create toxins that > can literally damage the brain. Many diet conscience people turned to > Splenda > > because they didn't want to experience neurological side effects that > aspartame can and does cause. We don't yet know what the long term affects > of Splenda > > usage will be, but we do know that it is not a naturally occurring sugar > product, in fact it is a chemical substance, and that fact speaks volumes. > The > > fact is we aren't sure yet if Splenda is any better for your body than > aspartame. The question is are you willing to take the chance? > > > > Splenda: To Buy or Not to Buy? > > > > For the longest time NutraSweet was the biggest seller of all of the > artificial sweeteners, but when research uncovered the data about what > aspartame does > > to the brain and the body on a whole many people were disgusted and > worried about their health. Splenda seems like a great option because it > is manufactured > > by a well known brand, & , and it also tastes much more > like sugar than anything else that has been on the market in the past. > Splenda is > > also marketed as being made from real sugar, making it an obvious choice > for those that are looking for a sugar substitute. Splenda has another > attractive > > feature, which is that it is heat stable, meaning people who are trying to > cut calories from their diet or individuals, such as diabetics, can enjoy > more > > of their favorite foods without the calories and carbohydrates associated > with real sugar. > > > > What Do We Already Know About Splenda? > > > > While we do not yet have long term studies on the side effects of Splenda, > we do know that Splenda and other blends of chemical sweeteners appear to > be > > causing problems. Those that use the substances gain weight, experience > sleep disturbances, have problems with sexual functions, as well as an > increased > > risk of cancer! In addition it appears as though Splenda and other > artificial sweeteners are causing an increase in Multiple Sclerosis, > Lupus, diabetes, > > and many different degenerative diseases. In short, Splenda and similar > sweeteners are hurting the very people that the product is marketed > toward: those > > that do not want to gain weight and those that cannot freely consume real > sugar! > > > > A lot of researchers are concerned about the chlorine in Splenda. Those > that created Splenda have openly stated that there is chlorine in Splenda, > which > > is not a big deal because chlorine is usually used in combination with > other elements. Chlorine is not harmful to the body because it is usually > absorbed > > and flushed away like everything else. The problem with Splenda is that > those that are in the know have admitted that only about 15% of Splenda is > actually > > absorbed by the body. What this means is that the creators of Splenda > cannot actually tell us how much chlorine has been left in the body! The > fact is, > > any element that is being left in the body in undetermined amounts can > cause problems, and there is no doubt that the chlorine that you are > taking in through > > Splenda is causing problems for your body. > > > > Don't Be Fooled by Sweetener Blends > > > > Many artificial sweetener users are turning away from aspartame and > sucralose or Splenda and are turning toward the sweetener blends that they > are finding > > in products, assuming that these are somehow safer. These sweetener blends > are simply mixtures of the harmful substances. The reason that these > substances > > are often used together is that they can reproduce the real sugar taste > better than they can alone. > > > > When consumers ingest these sweetener blends they are not only getting the > side effects of one sweeter, they are getting them from all of the > sweeteners > > used. In addition, who knows what sort of toxins could be produced by the > mixture of the products? It's already been stated that you cannot excrete > all > > of these sweeteners or the chemicals in them, imagine how many toxins you > have floating around your body right now! > > > > Is Anything Safe Anymore? > > > > Sugar is still safe, and though it does tend to pack the calories into > every sugary spoonful it can't cause any more weight gain than is already > being caused > > by the artificial sweeteners out there. The difference between sugar and > the artificial products is that sugar satisfies the body, but the > artificial sweeteners > > actually trick your body and make you hungrier, causing you to consume > more calories than you would have otherwise. Seems like a vicious circle, > doesn't > > it? Be sure when you buy sugar not to buy the altered sugar products as > these can be detrimental to your health. > > > > The sweeteners that you probably just want to scratch off of your safe to > use list are aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, sucralose, and alitame. > Sucralose > > and Alitame both have FDA approval pending. A sweetener known as Cyclamate > lost its FDA approval back in 1970, though it is currently up for approval > again. > > There is and probably always will be more sweeteners in various stages of > development as well as FDA approval. > > > > In addition to sugar you can also safely consume saccharin and stevia. > Saccharin is actually a complex sugar extract that comes from a plant that > originated > > in China. The FDA has reported that neither saccharine or stevia has ever > caused cancer! This is more like it! > > > > Weight Gain and Ceasing the Use of Artificial Sweeteners > > > > If you consume artificial sweeteners because you want to lose weight, you > might want to know that researches cannot find any evidence that the sugar > substitutes > > actually help consumer's lose weight. These chemicals, in many > circumstances, often stimulate the appetite so it could be working against > you. Simply limit > > the amount of food that you are taking in and making better food choices > will be a more straight forward way to lose weight and healthier, too! > > > > When you stop using these sweeteners you will probably notice a huge > change. Children are often the most noticeably different when artificial > sweeteners > > are pulled from their diet. Many depressed and aggressive children become > more balanced and enjoyable to be around. Many researchers also attribute > many > > mental illnesses or behavioral problems to the over use of chemicals in > our diets. > > > > The way to identify what does and does not have Splenda or any other > artificial sweeteners is to read labels. When you get in the habit of > checking labels > > you can better your life and the lives of all of your family members. Even > diabetics can find better ways to eat and drink rather than take in these > harmful > > chemicals, it's simply about making better food choices for everyone. > > > > With more than 3,000 products on the market today with just Splenda in > them, reading labels will really help you cease using these products. > While we don't > > know for sure what long term use of Splenda will mean, it's better to quit > while you're ahead than wait and see based on initial research and the > case > > histories associated with similar products. > > > > > > > 'Real tears are not those that fall from your eyes and cover your face, > but that fall from your heart and cover your soul.' > ~Be Blessed, Sugar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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