This week eliminate
all artificial sweeteners from your “Diet”.
What are
artificial sweeteners? Splenda,
Sucralose, NutraSweet, Sweet ‘N
Low, Equal,
Aspartame, Saccharin, Sugar Twin, Sweet and Low
Why are
they bad for my body?
Artificial sweeteners are bad for the body because they are well,
artificial. They are man made chemicals to act like sugar. The problem
is our body does not know what to do with it since it is a foreign
substance. These products disturb our body’s normal biochemistry which
distorts our body’s ability to manage calories. In many cases “Diet
Products” actually lead to weight gain. Research shows that Diet soda can
double a person’s risk of obesity.
For the past 10 years, studies have
been revealing that artificial sweeteners can:
Stimulate your appetite
Increase carbohydrate cravings
Stimulate fat storage and weight gain
Why take the risk of the serious
health effects, especially since it isn’t going to help with weight loss
or management?
What
should I use instead? Stevia is the best natural alternative to
sugar. While sugar is refined it is still much better for the body than
artificial products. Other products you can use are maple syrup, brown
sugar, or molasses.
Where can I get more
information about the effects of artificial sweeteners?
