Artificial sweeteners suck!!

[NoSugar]

There are a lot of studies out there on this subject in both animals and humans. Some indicate that while artificial sweeteners don't increase blood glucose, they do increase insulin, as you noted, which signals the animal or person to eat and store fat. Elevated insulin may be at the root of many non-communicable chronic diseases. Other studies suggest that the artificial sweeteners actually do raise blood glucose via effects on the gut microbiome. It doesn't seem to me that they've figured it all out but there is enough evidence, in my opinion, not to consume them.

Here is a more biased but interesting article on the subject: Artificial Sweeteners: Insulin Resistance and Obesity : The Paleo Dietâ„¢

[starty]

I think that really we just cannot afford to take short cuts to our health. Eating natural unprocessed products is really the way to ensure that we have the best chance of being healthy.

[mama bear]

Great thread Pauly. Thanks!

[paulywogg]

Day 3 or 4 with no a.S's,I do feel less headachy,my mood seems less all over the place but ask me in a week during PMS how I feel haha! The soda cutting has been pretty easy,I just drink coffee,black,throughout the day,not a lot but sips to have something besides water,I don't like juice or tea so my options are kinda limited, I do miss my protein shake powder I tried some allone on Monday instead and felt hot,shaky,speedy there's something in there that doesn't agree with me so I tossed it,gonna look at Sprout's for an unsweetened, veg based powder that doesn't cost an arm and a leg

[NoSugar]

You might try going without the supplemental powders, Pauly. They are super-processed. You can get the protein you need from normal food. I'm glad you're running this experiment. The worst that can happen is that nothing improves but odds are pretty good you'll find that they will. Sometimes things you didn't even realize were problems get better! Have a good weekend, NS

[lizker]

I did use artificial sweeteners as a way of cutting back on my huge sugar intake in the first days. I drank sooo much green decaf tea! I would drink up to 5 cups a day. I knew it was bad for me but sometimes whatever it took to get through that day SOBER, is what I did. As time has gone by, I don't drink as much tea and now I drink it black and rarely use the sweeteners. My shake does have stevia too, Iam not sure whether I'm ready to give it up just yet. It has made my sobriety a reality. The vitamin Shoppe is great for protein powders, I'm sure you can find one without stevia. I have used kefir probiotic drinks as protein powder substitutes for my shakes. I have also added store bought eggwhites as protein in my shakes...plain greek yogurt and spirulina powder are also great options. Wheat germ is also great. You have options Pauly, jus experiment with different combinations.

[Neo]

As part of my quit drinking/smoking campaign, I wiped out coffee , carbonated drinks like coke, sweets,cordial, processed foods etc and drink plenty of water along with good quality foods containing low GI Carbs and protein . I have read dangers of these artificial sugars. A little of real sugar on your weetbix is about the only thing I use sugar for now

[time2quit]

Artificial sweeteners are the devil. Not only do they cause all the things you guys mentioned but cancer and macular degeneration as well. Thats right peeps they can kill and cause vision problems. It breaks down into methyl alcohol (wood alcohol) Remember prohibition when the term Blind Drunk was coined because of bathtub gin (ethanol cut with methanol). anyway here's a good interview and article.... Dr. Woody Monte on the Dangers of Aspartame My Father passed away 13 yrs ago from bladder cancer and I'm certain that aspartame was at the very least a contributing factor.

some good websites on health if your interested in health as well as the one above.

Pharmacist Ben Fuchs | PHARMACISTBEN.COM

good supplements, info, and articles by Dr Edward Group: Global Healing Center Health Products & Information Im gonna do the liver cleanse once I pass the thirty day mark.

Natural Health News and Scientific Discoveries - NaturalNews.com

[paulywogg]

Thanks for the links time2quit I also was gonna let peeps know to read labels they hide this stuff everywhere! I still can't find a gum to chew without it,even bubblegum contains aspartame, figure that one out?

[time2quit]

Yep forgot to mention that they're in most gums and breath mints.

[techie]

Candida (yeast infection) is a huge problem and is fuled by all types of sugars. It is a systemic yeast infection that I was able to mitigate by a sugar free diet. It was very difficult but I love the result as I've realized a significant improvement in my overall health.

[techie]

I have a friend who was in pain, doctors told her she needed a knee replacement. Her daughter knew she drank Diet Coke all day, gave her research on the artificial sweetener piece of it and asked her to stop. Within a few weeks, all pain was gone. Isn't that crazy? I gave up all artificial sweeteners a while ago and have a diet Coke once in a great while. Pauly, you are on the right path.

No it is not crazy. Aspartame the manufactured sweetener in diet soda is a toxic poison. Avoid aspartame and you'll notice an improvement in your health and well-being.

[NoSugar]

Here's another link that I don't think has been given here: Diet Pepsi May Cause Cancer – Consumer Watchdog Downgrades it from "Caution" to "Avoid" - Diet Doctor

[Sunbeam]

All the worries about cancer have sources on both sides: What Are the Dangers of Splenda, Sucralose and Aspartame? | LIVESTRONG.COM

[paulywogg]

Sunbeam,Live strong also had an article on Stevia and mood,can you post a link for me?