Diet sodas boast of having no sugar at all, and still having the same sweet taste. That’s because diet sodas contain a chemical ingredient called Aspartame. This is the same chemical make-up of consumer sweeteners such as NutraSweet and Equal. Basically, Aspartame makes your brain think that what you’re eating is sweet. This triggers your body to start craving for sweet things. So, aside from being unable to cut down on your soda intake, you might find yourself constantly reaching for that cupcake or frequently craving carbohydrates.
Some people prefer using aspartame even though they have heard the dangers of this chemical. They think that eating foods with artificial sweeteners is better that eating real sugar. I read part of Jillian Michael's book called Master Your Metabolism and it explains that aspartame is an excitotoxin. Excitotoxins can damage the appetite center of the brain and can lead to the death of neural cells. An excitotoxin is a chemical that causes a brain cell to become overexcited and fire uncontrollably, leading to cell death. MSG also has excitotoxins and it has the potential for inflicting permanent damage to the brain and nervous system. These chemicals also cross the placental barrier, harming the brains of unborn children.
A great alternative to aspartame and other artificial man made sweeteners is Stevia. Stevia can be purchased as a powder or a liquid extract. Many people use it to sweeten their coffee or tea. It can be used in baking, where it works best combined with a natural sweetener like honey or rice syrup whose flavor it amplifies. It can be found at health food stores as well as most local grocery stores. Stevia is a sweetener that is widely grown for its sweet leaves. Stevia can be grown at home and fit nicely into a small garden. Our family has been using this natural sweetener for years replacing sugar with it in our cookies and other baked goods.
I personally know how difficult it is to give up diet pop. I have had 2 family members struggle with the diet pop addiction. I can say that both of my loved ones feel so much better now that they have switched to Stevia and are Diet Pop Free. Zevia Soda was a great alternative to tradition Diet Sodas. Zevia contains no sugar it is made with 100% Stevia for sweetness. This soda can be found at Whole Foods, Krogers and most health food stores.
Some people prefer using aspartame even though they have heard the dangers of this chemical. They think that eating foods with artificial sweeteners is better that eating real sugar. I read part of Jillian Michael's book called Master Your Metabolism and it explains that aspartame is an excitotoxin. Excitotoxins can damage the appetite center of the brain and can lead to the death of neural cells. An excitotoxin is a chemical that causes a brain cell to become overexcited and fire uncontrollably, leading to cell death. MSG also has excitotoxins and it has the potential for inflicting permanent damage to the brain and nervous system. These chemicals also cross the placental barrier, harming the brains of unborn children.
A great alternative to aspartame and other artificial man made sweeteners is Stevia. Stevia can be purchased as a powder or a liquid extract. Many people use it to sweeten their coffee or tea. It can be used in baking, where it works best combined with a natural sweetener like honey or rice syrup whose flavor it amplifies. It can be found at health food stores as well as most local grocery stores. Stevia is a sweetener that is widely grown for its sweet leaves. Stevia can be grown at home and fit nicely into a small garden. Our family has been using this natural sweetener for years replacing sugar with it in our cookies and other baked goods.
I personally know how difficult it is to give up diet pop. I have had 2 family members struggle with the diet pop addiction. I can say that both of my loved ones feel so much better now that they have switched to Stevia and are Diet Pop Free. Zevia Soda was a great alternative to tradition Diet Sodas. Zevia contains no sugar it is made with 100% Stevia for sweetness. This soda can be found at Whole Foods, Krogers and most health food stores.
~~~~~~ Kelly Jeffrey
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