A holistic coach approach to Artificial Sweeteners.
If you’ve seen the news recently, you know the “Diet” industry is up in arms about the World Health Organization’s investigation into the artificial sweetener Aspartame & it’s link to cancer.
Artificial sweeteners are being increasingly added to not only “Diet” products like sugar free soda, but also;
Toothpaste
Chewing gum
Gummy vitamins
Flavored water
Energy drinks
Fruit juices
& more…
By adding artificial sweeteners to products, companies are able to Market their products as Sugar-Free or “X amount less sugar”, while maintaining the sweet taste.
The safety of Aspartame was originally researched and approved for use in 1981!
The main counter-argument from the “Diet” industry is that Aspartame is only harmful in extremely high amounts…but when they’re found in so many things, how are we to track how much we are consuming? And since it’s potentially carcinogenic (cancer causing), doesn’t that mean that having exposure to Aspartame daily could have a cumulative effect over time?
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For my PCOS girlies: If there’s only one thing you takeaway from this, it’s that Artificial Sweeteners increase the risk for metabolic syndrome, which is a huge part of PCOS including:
Increased abdominal fat
High triglycerides
Low HDL Cholesterol (the good kind)
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
What are Artificial Sweeteners anyway?
Artificial Sweeteners are chemically synthesized substances that provide a sweet taste like that of sugar, while containing significantly less calories.
These include not only Aspartame, but also Sucralose, Acesulfame K, Saccharin, Neotame & Advantame.
If you want my take on Artificial Sweeteners, check out this video 👇
🤓Looking for more Info?
Here are some helpful links to get a deeper understanding for yourself!
6 Possible Risks to Consider with Artificial Sweeteners - GoodRx Health