Sucralose: No Beter Than Aspartame

Sucralose is another widely used artificial sweetener (marketed under the brand name Splenda) that represents a multi-million-dollar product for the Big Pharma cartel.  Though there have been no long-term studies on the safety of sucralose (and I doubt there ever will be), animal studies have shown that it is associated with reduced growth rate in newborns and adults, anemia thyroid problems, mineral deficiencies (particularly magnesium), and various organ problems.
     Ingesting large amounts of sucralose could result in severe iodine deficiency.  Iodine deficiency leads to thyroid problems affecting your whole endocrine function. (It's no wonder we have a huge amount of people having thyroid surgery).
     You should never ingest heated sucralose, and be sure the product was never heated in it's manufacturing or storage process.  Better yet, just avoid it.
     The truth is, no artificial sweetener has ever been shown to reverse or prevent obesity. In fact, these substances trick the brain into thinking glucose is coming into the body.  If glucose were ingested, it would result in leptin and other hormones being released to cause the brain to be satiated.  When no glucose appears, a message is sent to eat more.  Therefore, these artificial sweeteners actually make weight loss more difficult.
                                                  Healthy Sweetener Alternatives
     Raw honey - which is completely unfiltered, unheated, and unprocessed - is an excellent natural alternative sweetener that is packed with enzymes and other nutrients.  Honey loses many of its nutrients when it is heated and filtered to give it a clear appearance. Raw honey can help with digestion problems and boost appetite. Other uses is to treat ulcers and acidity.
     Stevia is an herb native to subtropical and tropical regions from western North America to South America.  As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than sugar.  Unlike artificial sweeteners, it does not spike the blood sugar and cause an insulin reaction.  Stevia is many times sweeter than sugar, so it is best consumed in small quantities.
     Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that can be found in berries, fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms.  The pure version is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar.
Tip Of The Day: -  Sprinkle Equal onto a grease stain, blow excess, sprinkle again and leave until ready to launder. Keep a packet or two in your purse or pocket. It is good for one thing!