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We already know how bad refined sugar and artificial sweeteners are for our health. However, it's hard to stay away from that craving for sweet, especially, on a diet. Low-fat products taste bland without added sweeteners. That's why many dieter's, or those looking to reduce their calories reach for diet soda or treats made with aspartame. According to
Xbrain, today, over 6,000 products on the market contain aspartame including health supplements. Now that people are starting to catch on that aspartame is extremely unhealthy and can even cause cancer, a surge in zero-calorie, organic sugar products are making a breakthrough.
Aspartame and Cancer
Aspartame is made by chemically linking the amino acids phenylalanine and aspartic acid with methanol. This results in a product that is several hundred times sweeter than sugar thus, has negligible calories. Some preliminary studies on rats found that aspartame may increase the risk of blood-related cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia. In 1970, animal studies also linked aspartame to brain tumors and brain cancer in rats. Another worry is the aspartic acid found in aspartame. It's a building block for proteins, but it's also an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Some scientists believe this can lead to cytotoxicity causing neurological damage. It is not scientifically proven that aspartame causes cancer or brain damage. For now, it's just a rumor, but isn't it better to be safe than sorry?
The Health Benefits of Stevia
Stevia is a shrub grown in South America and has been used for its medicinal properties and as a food sweetener for centuries. Stevia is a natural botanical extract that contains two ingredients rebaudioside, and stevioside which are much sweeter than sugar. Experts say Stevia is all-natural and completely safe and actually has health benefits. Stevia can lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke, kidney disease, and heart disease. A random double blind study in China showed that stevia had a positive affect on blood pressure in those with mild hypertension. Other studies show that the stevioside ingredient in stevia can improve glucose metabolism to aid in the treatment of type II diabetes.
I don't know about you, but I choose the product that isn't linked to cancer, brain damage, and other negative side effects. Splenda was my go-to anti-aspartame coffee sweetener for years. I still buy the 9-ounce bags of it at Walmart for baking when I need a sugar-free dessert fix. I received a sample in the mail from Organic Zing. I tried it in my coffee and only needed one packet compared to my usual two Splenda's. Zing is made with organic dextrose and organic stevia leaf extract. I'm into everything organic lately, so I'm going to look for a 9-ounce bag or similar for baking to replace my Splenda.
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