Diet Food Poison

This post is primarily focused on Aspartame or as you may better know NutraSweet, Equal, NatraTaste, and Canderel.  We are lead to believe that diet food and diet soda will reduce the likelihood of gaining weight.  Untrue.  Foods labeled "diet" or "lite" are more poison to our body than not. 


There are nearly 100 serious side effects of Aspartame Disease that fall in a variety of different categories.  I am going to provide several links for those of you that want to get more information beyond what I am providing. 


Concerns regarding Aspartame:
1. Artificial Sweeteners are very addictive.  They cause major withdrawals and can take several months to get out of your body.   
2. Artificial Sweeteners actually make you gain weight rather than lose it.
3. Artificial Sweeteners have been linked directly to cancer, Alzheimer-like symptoms, MS-like symptoms, stroke, lupus, and death
4. There are many that believe that Artificial Sweeteners turn into formaldehyde in high temperatures. 


http://www.dorway.com/tldaddic.html


When I was part of the military family and stationed in Maryland, my husband was sent to Saudi Arabia with many others.  Coke and Pepsi was sent over FREE for the military and sat under tents in the hot Arabian sun.  Many of these men came home sick - hair falling out, memory loss, tremors, depression, seizures, and a variety of other ailments that could not be diagnosed as any one disease.  Some of the men died of their ailments.  Many attributed the diet sodas and aspartame disease to their ailments. 


I also know several people that have had Alzheimer-like symptoms or MS-like symptoms.  When they removed diet sodas and diet foods from their diet (30 - 60 days), they began to lose the symptoms.  Not all of the side effects of Aspartame are temporary and should be taken very seriously.


Here is a partial list of the side effects from Aspartame pulled directly from Dr. Janet Starr Hull's website http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html
Eyeblindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Eartinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologicalepileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatricsevere depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias
Chestpalpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure
Gastrointestinalnausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergiesitching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolicloss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Otherfrequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection
Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
deathirreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies
Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)


Please make sure you read all the ingredients in the foods that you eat.  Stay away from anything labeled "diet" or "lite." 

Natural vs. Chemical

I had a question posed this morning about not feeling well, weight gain, illnesses, and what we eat.  It is a very simple answer, but also very complicated depending on how you look at it.  Simply put, the more organic the foods are that we eat, the healthier we are.

The US has the highest rate of obesity in the world.  We are also one of the highest for Cancer.  Why?  We are one of / if not the most powerful countries in the world.  We are one of / if not the most advanced country in the world.  The answer has everything to do with how fast we are living our lives and what shortcuts we take to make every moment count. 

Artificial Sweeteners - there are studies showing that consuming artificial sweeteners causes both MS-like and Alzheimer-like symptoms.  Once the artificial sweeteners have been removed from the diet and are out of the body, these symptoms go away.  Beyond that, they have been found to cause cancer, infertility, headaches, weight gain, depression, nervous system damage, permanent brain damage, hearing loss, gastrointestinal problems, and allergic reactions.  Also, there are studies showing that when heated artificial sweeteners degrade to formaldehyde which is deadly when ingested.  Where do your cases of soda reside before you buy them from the grocery store?  Warehouses.  How many warehouses do you know that maintain their sodas in air conditioned spaces?

Artificial Coloring - all of those pretty colors in our foods could be causing allergies and ADD.  There are more of them than you realize.  Turn over any frozen dinner, any box of cookies, your fruit snacks, cereal... even your fruit juices, vitamins and medication... it is crazy!  They are in almost everything you eat.  Some of these artificial colors have even been known to cause cancer, tumors, and death. 

Plastic - We have all been told to not put plastic in the microwave.  It degrades and gets into your food which can cause tumors, cellular breakdown, and cancer.  But just storing foods in plastic, drinking hot things from a plastic glass, or a hot meal on a plastic plate, or using a plastic fork to eat a hot meal... all do the same thing.  Recognize how much plastic our foods, and household needs are housed in plastic and remove as much usage as you can.  I have only glass and ceramic dishes / bowls / storage items. 

Chemicals for Cleaning - What was used to clean homes before all the available chemicals were created?  Vinegar has long been used as a household cleaner.  It kills germs, whitens clothes, cleans fresh produce, heals skin ailments / acne, reduces appetite, soothes mosquito / bug bites, clears drains when combined with baking soda.... the list goes on and on.  I go through at least gallons of vinegar each month.   Read the back of those harsh chemicals you use to clean your bathroom / kitchen.  Read the warnings.  We don't think about it, but we have months that our homes are closed up - what do you think happens to those chemicals?  They linger in your home, in your air.  You breathe them in daily. 

Ok... I can't take any more of the negative / scary stuff... let's talk about some positives...

Look for organic foods.  For foods to be certified as organic, they must be grown in soil that has not been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides, have no chemicals touch the soil for seven years.  No herbicides or pesticides can be used on any of the food grown in the soil. 

Enjoy trying new recipes with your family.  I love cooking with my girls and we love to experiment.  I used to spend all day Sunday cooking and then they would invite their friends over for dinner.  They would choose what type of food we were going to have, and then we shopped and they helped me prep the meal.  Both have grown to be good cooks that love to try new things.  This is a great way to get picky kids to try new foods too. 

Open up your house, even in the winter / summer months, for at least an hour every month.  This brings in fresh air and clears out the stagnant air.  Bring the sunshine in!  E