Guest guest Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 , here's another one for my keepers folder and I think I'll start tomorrow. Thanks so much. Vicki Meizinger > > very interesting comments, I too years ago decided not to do > artificial sweeteners. this is when they first came out and tasted > poorly. I used to love coffee mate and found out it was loaded with > sugar. so I started to drink coffee black. after I got used to it I > never went back. fruit is sweet enough, and all the products they have > now, sugar free is a sales pitch. too much of anything is not good. if > you love yourself you just wont fall into that sales pitch. it is the > packaging and ads that try to convince you you cant live without their > products. and truth tells you you cant live with them. save your money > and live better without the junk. > > Re: Problem With Splenda > > sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe > read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and > doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short > time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it > was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to > splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready > again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to > look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll > bring it here. But just had to share my comments. > Vicki Meizingerrs > > > > > > 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 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 , here's another one for my keepers folder and I think I'll start tomorrow. Thanks so much. Vicki Meizinger > > very interesting comments, I too years ago decided not to do > artificial sweeteners. this is when they first came out and tasted > poorly. I used to love coffee mate and found out it was loaded with > sugar. so I started to drink coffee black. after I got used to it I > never went back. fruit is sweet enough, and all the products they have > now, sugar free is a sales pitch. too much of anything is not good. if > you love yourself you just wont fall into that sales pitch. it is the > packaging and ads that try to convince you you cant live without their > products. and truth tells you you cant live with them. save your money > and live better without the junk. > > Re: Problem With Splenda > > sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe > read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and > doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short > time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it > was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to > splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready > again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to > look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll > bring it here. But just had to share my comments. > Vicki Meizingerrs > > > > > > 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 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 , here's another one for my keepers folder and I think I'll start tomorrow. Thanks so much. Vicki Meizinger > > very interesting comments, I too years ago decided not to do > artificial sweeteners. this is when they first came out and tasted > poorly. I used to love coffee mate and found out it was loaded with > sugar. so I started to drink coffee black. after I got used to it I > never went back. fruit is sweet enough, and all the products they have > now, sugar free is a sales pitch. too much of anything is not good. if > you love yourself you just wont fall into that sales pitch. it is the > packaging and ads that try to convince you you cant live without their > products. and truth tells you you cant live with them. save your money > and live better without the junk. > > Re: Problem With Splenda > > sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe > read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and > doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short > time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it > was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to > splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready > again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to > look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll > bring it here. But just had to share my comments. > Vicki Meizingerrs > > > > > > 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 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 i Re: Problem With Splenda sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll bring it here. But just had to share my comments. Vicki Meizingerrs > > 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 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 i Re: Problem With Splenda sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll bring it here. But just had to share my comments. Vicki Meizingerrs > > 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 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 i Re: Problem With Splenda sUGa, this is the best artical I have ever read on this topic and I hafe read many which I didn't trust at all. This is very alarming and doesn't sound like scare tactics but the truth. I use splenda. A short time ago I tried coffee with no sweetener. After a couple of cups it was fine. I think I could do this all of the time. I went back to splenda, at the time not seeing a reason not to. But I think I'm ready again, to go just milk and coffee, or maybe a little sugar. I want to look into some more research on the topic, and if I find anything I'll bring it here. But just had to share my comments. Vicki Meizingerrs > > 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...
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