“This particularly nasty substance should have never even been approved for human use.”  Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.

What changes would I make if I knew I was being fed poison?

In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.  (Proverbs 23:32, NIV)

For those of you who know me, it’s no surprise to you that I can get on a soapbox and echo some harsh words about certain so-called “food” items, with aspartame being one of the worst culprits.  Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names of NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful. I am quick to tell audiences that it is indeed a poison and in no way healthy or fit for human consumption.  It is a hugely political issue backed by strong and powerful lobbies.

Aspartame is found in diet sodas and in many “light” foods.  It is an artificial sweetener that millions have been duped into thinking will help them shed pounds.  In reality, your risk of becoming overweight increases by 54.5 percent by drinking one to two cans of diet soda a day.  It actually causes the body to store fat.  Nice thought, huh?  

Lest I sound like a raving madwoman, let me give some chemical background.  Aspartame is made by combining two amino acids; aspartic acid and phenylalanine that are never found combined in nature.  To stabilize the substance, methanol or “wood alcohol” is added.  When broken down in the body, methanol is converted to formaldehyde–yes, embalming fluid.  

Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Many of these reactions are very serious including seizures and death.  I have personally worked with many clients to decrease and stop their consumption of diet soda, thus improving their health and longevity.  People begin to feel better, have improved memory, have less frequent headaches, and sleep more soundly.  There are hundreds of articles and books written about the horrendous side effects from consuming this poison.  

Bottom line:  Don’t Do It!  You life is too valuable!

Prayer Power
Father, thank You for blessing us with real food to eat!  Thank You for giving us wisdom to know the things that are harming our bodies.  Lord, I pray blessings on each of our friends who read this.  May they not take offense, but may they search their heart for what You have to say to them about what they’re eating and drinking.

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Most Dangerous Food Additive

Blessings on you as you as you search your pantries and refrigerators to make sure you have an aspartame-free home!