Posts Tagged ‘sugar substitute’
Stevia — Another Sweetener to Use in Moderation Only
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
As more and more consumers become aware of the many negative health effects of over-consuming sugar in their diet, the search continues for a good replacement to sweeten foods. While the FDA has insisted that artificial sweeteners like aspartame (brand name Equal) and sucralose (brand name Splenda) are safe, they can cause side effects in many people. Headaches and muscle pain are two of the more common reported side effects, for example.1
Why Is the FDA Afraid of Stevia?
Friday, November 30th, 2007
Stevia is a safe and natural sweetener with a long history of successful trials in Europe and Asia, as well as several positive studies here in the States.
Sucralose: Splendid Sweetener or Ticking Time Bomb?
Friday, October 12th, 2007
Ever wonder if artificial sweeteners containing sucralose are safe? The following facts should answer that question once and for all.
