New Name, Same Poison

Some pertinent news from the desk of Dr. Mercola

In the past we've done articles on Artificial Sweeteners and I'd wager as long as they're being used that we'll continue to write about them. I just got this from my colleague Michele Rosborough and after reading it, I'm appalled at the length these companies go to to not only keep these poisonous sweeteners on the market, but to try to dupe us into buying into them.

This is information that everyone needs to know so for your health and the health of your loved ones, please pass this on.

America's Deadliest Sweetener Betrays Millions, Then Hoodwinks You With Name Change

Posted by: Dr. Mercola 

Aspartame producer Ajinomoto is launching a new initiative that will rebrand the sweetener as “AminoSweet”.

Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages marketed as low calorie or sugar-free. However, its reputation has been clouded somewhat by studies that have investigated reports of ill effects.

Just to remind you, the side effects of aspartame can include:

To Avoid Sugar, Diet Drinks May Not Be the Answer

Artificial Sweeteners May Actually Do More Harm Than Sugar
We all know that too much sugar is bad for us.  And hopefully now we're getting the picture that a lot of our sugar intake comes from the beverages we consume.  Now traditionally for the calorie conscious, diet and zero calorie drinks have been just shy of liquid miracle - all the taste, none of the sugar.  Unfortunately, people may be substituting those sugary calories for something potentially more dangerous.