Stop using Splenda

Stop using Splenda


(NaturalNews) Do you put Splenda in your coffee? Or use it in your baked
goods, instead of regular sugar or other natural alternatives? You may
think you are making a better choice, but in fact, you are doing more
harm than good. Many foods labeled as "healthier for you," low calories,
no/low fat, are typically worse for you than the real thing.
Ingredients that are chemically altered and processed are not better for
you. Although long-term studies performed on Splenda and their effects
on humans have not been performed, willingly ingesting possibly
carcinogenic materials is unsafe.

The many problems with Splenda

Splenda,
also known as sucralose, is a combination of maltodextrin and dextrose
and is 600 times sweeter than regular sugar. Splenda is a synthetic
compound discovered in 1976 by scientists in Britain seeking a new
pesticide formation and is similar in chemical composition to DDT.
Splenda is found in countless products and advertised as a "safe"
alternative to sugar. "The inventors of Splenda admit around fifteen
percent (15 percent) of sucralose is absorbed by the body, but they
cannot guarantee us (out of this 15 percent) what amount of chlorine
stays in the body and what percent flushes out" (Brahmini, 2012).
Chlorine is considered a carcinogen. Possible side effects of Splenda
include: "gastrointestinal problems (bloating, gas, diarrhea, nausea),
skin irritations (rash, hives, redness, itching, swelling), wheezing,
cough, runny nose, chest pains, palpitations, anxiety, anger, moods
swings, depression, and itchy eyes." (Brahmini, 2012)

A 12-week study performed by Duke University on rats determined that Splenda
caused pH imbalances in the body, disrupted absorption in the
intestinal tract, depletion of good bacteria, swollen livers, kidney
calcification and promoted weight gain (Gerson, 2008). No long-term
studies have been performed regarding the dangerous effects of Splenda
on humans, yet this product continues to be put on the shelves of our
grocery stores, advertised and bought by "health conscious" consumers,
trying to make healthier decisions.

Au naturale

Our
society needs to get away from the common perception that sugar
substitutes are safer, healthier options; they are NOT! Agave is an
example of a natural
sweetener that is not chemically processed. Sugar in the raw form and
Stevia are some other examples of natural, healthy sweeteners. Organic
honey can also be used to sweeten many things naturally. Just because a
product is on the shelf, does not mean it is safe. The Food and Drug Administration has
approved many unsafe products for human consumption. NutraSweet is a
known neurotoxin that has been proven to cause tumors and had been
previously banned in Europe; yet was previously deemed safe for human
consumption, like Splenda has been today. The truth is, the long-term
consequences of ingesting man-made chemical substitutes are unknown, but
it is better to be safe than sorry, and avoid products containing such
ingredients at all costs.

Always read labels and question
anything that has a long name that you cannot pronounce; more than
likely it is a chemical you should steer clear of.

Source:-
http://www.naturalnews.com/037475_splenda_sucralose_chlorine.html