What I Learned Today...

I always knew Splenda  and artificial sweeteners were bad for you...but I didn't exactly know why. Soooo I decided to research it! Good idea right?! What I found was really interesting and I wanted to share with you. So many people think that just because something is on the market that it's safe and healthy. This is sooo far from the truth. Sucralose (Splenda) is made from sugar, but is derived from sucrose (sugar) through a process that selectively substitutes three atoms of chlorine for three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sucrose molecule. Amazingly enough..these two things are very similar in name. Corporations use tactics like this to confuse consumers. These corporations can tell you anything they want..Look back 20 so years ago...Aspartame was used in almost all sweeteners and it was advertised as being good for you. "A great substitute". Now we know Aspartame caused many chronic illnesses such as brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimerer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, and diabetes. It is not good enough to just simply recall and take something off the market once the damage is already done. We need to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies. Sucralose is a chlorocarbon (a chemical compound containing carbon and chlorine.) Yes, It is the same type of chlorine that is put into your pools...Chlorocarbons are known for causing organ, genetic, and reproductive damage.  The Merk Manuel and OSHA 40 SARA 120 Hazardous Waste Handbook states that chlorine is a carcinogen (any substance or agent that tends to produce a cancer.) and emergency procedures should be taken when exposed via swallowing, inhaling, or even through the skin. Sucralose is indigestible due to it's laboratory compounding. Anything made in a lab is not natural and is not going to be beneficial for you. Less calories? Probably...But I would rather have more calories in my body then chemicals.

**If you are looking for a substitute try using agave nectar or Stevia. All natural. Chemical Free. <3