A common misconception people have about nutrition is that consuming sugar-free foods and beverages is healthy...because it cuts back on calories and sugar intake. While reducing sugar intake is definitely a healthy choice, the label "sugar-free" usually means artificial sweeteners are used instead of sugar, and artificial sweeteners are decidedly UN-healthy. In fact, in many ways artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar.
Artificial sweeteners like saccharin, acesulfame potassium, sucralose (Splenda), and aspartame (the worst), have been linked to metabolic problems--compounded in those with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes--and found to increase hunger and cravings, insulin levels, and blood sugar peaks. So, in direct opposition to the deceptive "diet" label, diet foods--especially diet sodas--actually contribute to increased weight gain and glucose intolerance.
Aspartame is a commonly-used artificial sweetener which is used in over 400 products including children's vitamins, diet sodas, chewing gum, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and mouthwash. Aspartame is also known as the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and has most recently been rebranded as Aminosweet--different name, same poison. Aspartame is produced by Monsanto, an evil corporation which excels at producing products like aspartame, glyphosate (the pesticide in RoundUp), and GMOs that are poisoning the world, lies about their safety, and then pays off the people who are supposed to hold them accountable. Aspartame is made up of aspartic acid and a synthetically modified phenylalanine with a methyl group (responsible for the sweetness). Liquid aspartame (like in diet sodas) breaks down into methanol which is then converted into formaldehyde in the human body. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and neurologic toxin. Formaldehyde is in the same class as Cyanide and Arsenic and is just as deadly--the difference is that formaldehyde kills quietly and a bit more slowly.
Formaldehyde poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and death, as well as birth defects--it affects the brain cells and doesn't allow the baby to develop properly. The neurological damage caused by formaldehyde is especially deadly for those with Parkinson's disease. Aspartame is also very dangerous for diabetics, because it can keep their blood sugar levels out of control resulting in confusion, memory loss, severe vision loss (the retina is an area where the formaldehyde collects), coma, and death.
Methanol toxicity causes Lupus and mimics the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis--many people are being diagnosed with MS who don't actually have MS; they have aspartame poisoning. Most Fibromyalgia symptoms are also symptoms of aspartame poisoning. Symptoms include: spasms, shooting pains, numbness of limbs, cramps, vertigo, dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, joint pain, depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, and memory loss. Aspartame poisoning can also mimic PMS symptoms such as cramps, mood swings, etc.
One of the reasons I decided to write about the dangers of Aspartame is because a friend of mine recently told me about two relatives, both of whom daily consume large amounts of diet Coke, who each had a scare after experiencing temporary paralysis on one side of their bodies. Their medical doctors had no explanation after running numerous tests. It was most likely aspartame poisoning.
If you go on the internet and search "aspartame poisoning" or "aspartame poisoning symptoms", you will be astonished. And if you are experiencing any of the symptoms and consume aspartame regularly, you would be wise to stop consuming it and see which symptoms disappear.
It can't be stressed enough how important it is to avoid all products containing Aspartame--or any other artificial sweetener. A good alternative is Stevia, which is derived from the leaf of a plant.
We are entering the holiday season during which eating healthy is always a challenge. If you do overindulge, please don't try to compensate by consuming diet soda--just drink more water!
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