Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Colon Toxins from Artificial Sweeteners
Carcinogen:
Any chemical, material, or other foreign substance known
Artificial sweeteners are food additives that mimic the flavor of sugar but contain virtually no useto cause cancer. ful energy. In the United States, the following five sugar substitutes are approved for consumer use: saccharin, neotame, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, and sucralose. We will focus on sucralose and aspartame as two of the most widespread and dangerous artificial sweeteners. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 The two sweeteners on this list are actual foods, and in my opinion are the best options those who would like additional sweetness in their food.
And I do realize that's most of the world—me included.
Blackstrap Molasses
I'm often asked if there are any sweeteners that are actually good for you. The two that always come to mind are blackstrap molasses and raw, cold-pressed honey (see page 315). (I also use Xylitol, a sugar alcohol that can be purchased in granulated form, has some health benefits, has a very low glycemic impact, and tastes just like sugar. |
Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan
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 Sugar alcohols, such as mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, are low-calorie sweeteners sometimes used in candies, chewing gum, and desserts. They have about half the calories of table sugar. There are, of course, other artificial sweeteners. The disadvantage of the lot of them is that they do not help you break your love affair with sweets, so when artificial sweeteners are not available, you will find yourself returning to sugar.
My friend and colleague Hans Diehl, DrHSc, head of the Coronary Health Improvement Project, says the best thing to do for a sweet tooth is to "have it pulled! |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Sweeteners of this type are known as bulk sweeteners. Intense sweeteners are chemical compounds with a sweetness that greatly exceeds the sweetness of sucrose. They are often artificial and include alitame, aspartame, acesulfam-K, thaumatin, cyclamate, saccharin and stevioside. Saccharin, cyclamate (various salts of cyclamic acid) imp •a ro in cnmp mi
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| Mannitol and pinitol are both considered useful in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. sweeteners of this type are known as bulk sweeteners. Intense sweeteners are chemical compounds with a sweetness that greatly exceeds the sweetness of sucrose. They are often artificial and include alitame, aspartame, acesulfam-K, thaumatin, cyclamate, saccharin and stevioside. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Over the years I have dealt with hundreds of women who have had some serious hormonal problems and/or headaches that have cleared up after a few months off sweeteners. Diet soda and sweeteners are not an option in my opinion. Use raw honey or fructose in a powdered form. Other so-called natural sweeteners such as stevia and xylitol are known to cause diarrhea. Xylitol has a
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ASPARTAME (NO E NUMBER GIVEN AS YET) bit of a history as some animals in the research inexplicably died. I don't believe either sweetener has been in use long enough to be found safe in humans. |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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 Low-cal or no-calorie sweeteners help you lose weight. reality: All studies show that artificial or no-calorie sweeteners stimulate the release of insulin, which makes you store more fat!
Before you embark on what may be the most exciting project of your life, let me provide you with a brief summary of the framework upon which you will build. ţPlants produce phytochemicals that are designed to punish, warn, trick, or otherwise confute plant predator* or to protect the plant from damage. ţAnimal gene* evolved in constant contact with plant phytochemicals. |
Bottom Line Health
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| The Whole Truth About Coffee, Eggs, sweeteners.. .and More e're bombarded by conflicting information about foods and health, and the result is confusion. Is milk good for our bones or bad for our hearts? Is fish a source of healthful fats or dangerous toxins? Are artificial sweeteners smart low-calorie alternatives to sugar or dangerous chemicals?
Here is a closer look at the controversies about common foods...
FISH
Fish is a wonderful source of protein, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. However, the nutritional benefits of omega-3 fatty acids fall short of their hype. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 If you're trying to lose weight the added calories of these sweeteners will make your job harder.
Foods that contain artificial sweeteners are the stealth bombers of healthy eating. Food manufacturers have led us to believe that "low cal" is king. How
The Truth About "Low Fat" Packaged Foods. People who are trying to lose weight see reduced-fat foods as great diet foods. But they usually fail to notice that what's missing in terms of fat has been added in some other form to make up for the loss of flavor and texture that fat provides. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| But unfortunately, few of the ingredients in those delicious concoctions—at least few of the sweetening ingredients—have any place on the list of the healthiest foods in the world.
Two sweeteners, however, do belong on the list: Blackstrap molasses and raw, unfiltered honey.
HEALTHY, BUT HARD TO FIND, SWEETENERS
First, it's worth mentioning that there are other great ways to sweeten and also do damage control besides using those two foods. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Made from salt water, processed sweeteners and petrochemical coloring, many of their ingredients are actually harmful. Drinking water would be smarter, and feeding your child some healthy trace minerals would be even better. Low on potassium? Eat a banana.
7. Cough syrup and over-the-counter medicines
Nearly all children's over-the-counter medicines contain multiple toxic substances such as chemical sweeteners, preservatives and additives. Cough syrup, in particular, has been scientifically proven to be absolutely worthless in preventing coughs. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 Since the advent of corn syrup, consumption of all sweeteners has soared, as have people's weights.
According to a 2004 study reported in the American journal of Clinical Nutrition, the rise of Type-2 diabetes since 1980 has closely paralleled the increased use of sweeteners, particularly corn syrup. Data collected from the study of 51,603 nurses in the United States found that women who drank one serving of non-diet soda or fruit punch daily, which was sweetened with either sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, gained more weight, an average of 10. |
Jack Challem
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 Always check the list of ingredients for added sugars, vague "natural sweeteners," or, in the case of one brand, "natural and artificial sweeteners." improve Your Keiationsnip witn rooa i uy
Practical Guideline #8. Don't Eat Foods Made with Refined and Added Sugars
Processed and refined foods commonly have added sugars, and in most cases these sugars rapidly increase your blood sugar. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| The cows are never given bovine growth hormone or any other hormones, and the product is free of artificial flavors and sweeteners. The whey protein in Paleomeal is never exposed to high-heat temperatures, which can prevent it from being able to raise glutathione levels in the body. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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| Diet soda and sweeteners are not an option in my opinion. Use raw honey or fructose in a powdered form. Other so-called natural sweeteners such as stevia and xylitol are known to cause diarrhea. Xylitol has a
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ASPARTAME (NO E NUMBER GIVEN AS YET) bit of a history as some animals in the research inexplicably died. I don't believe either sweetener has been in use long enough to be found safe in humans.
SACCHARIN (NO E NUMBER GIVEN AS YET)
Saccharin has been found to cause cancers in laboratory tests, particularly cancer of the urinary tract. |
Marshall Editions
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 Studies suggest that sweeteners of this kind, although low in calories, increase the body's cravings for more sweet foods and drinks. They also tend to be found in nutritionally deficient foods and drinks, which do nothing to provide your body with essential nutrients.
Avoid convenient, "low-fat" foods: These foods often include chemical ingredients, such as trans-fatty acids, that have a negative effect on the body.
TIP: KEEP A FOOD DIARY
Keeping a food diary of everything that you eat in a 24-hour period for at least a week can be revealing. |
| Eliminate refined and simple sugars, including white or brown sugar, raw sugar, honey, molasses, or grain sweeteners. The sugar substitute stevia is allowed. Avoid milk, alcohol, fruit or dried fruit, and mushrooms. Avoid foods that contain yeast or mold, including all breads, muffins, cakes, baked goods, cheese, dried fruits, melons, and peanuts.
Supplements: Take 1,000 mg of caprylic acid, a fatty acid that has been shown to have antifungal properties, three times a day. Vitamin C, taken at a dose of 1,000 mg twice a day, helps to enhance immune function. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Avoid artificial sweeteners. Instead sweeteners, such as stevia or xylitol. Avoid high glycemic load foods. use diabetic-safe and more healthful natural
Glycemic Index
Glycemic index (Gl) has become a popular term, as it is more meaningful than the label "simple carbohydrate." Gl refers to the rise of blood sugar after ingesting a specific food. This numerical value is compared to the Gl of glucose at a value of 100. Lower glycemic values are recommended for people with obesity, diabetes, and insi lin resistance. For example, a Coca-Cola soft drink has a glycemic index of a value of 23. |
Marshall Editions
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| Eliminate refined and simple sugars, including white or brown sugar, raw sugar, honey, molasses, or sweeteners. Stevia is a sugar substitute that is allowed. Avoid alcohol, milk, fruit or dried fruit, and mushrooms. Avoid foods that contain yeast or mold, including all breads, muffins, cakes, baked goods, cheese, dried fruits, melons, and peanuts. Increase your fiber intake; take 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of soluble fiber containing guar gum, psyllium husks, flaxseeds, or pectin mixed in an 8 oz glass of water twice a day on an empty stomach. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 That includes such things as artificial foods (like sweeteners), MSG, and even shampoo (better to make sure the inside of your head is clean, isn't it?). Finally, despite their lifesaving benefits, statin drugs can uncommonly cause reversible memory loss, a discussion that you should pursue with your doctor if you are more concerned about your memory than your heart. |
Too Profitable to CureBrent Hoadley, Ph.D.
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| Action to take:
You, and especially your children, must avoid NutraSweet, aspartame, and any other artificial sweeteners for the dangerous toxins they are.
Check the label on everything you buy. If the label boasts that the product is "sugar free," they're probably riding the low-carbohydrate, high-animal protein wave.
In itself, that is a good thing, but the bad news is most of these products contain NutraSweet or Splenda (which is guilty by its association in the fake-sugar family) — either of which is even worse than the sugar it replaces. And that's saying something. |
| Many artificial sweeteners and other additives have received the stamp of approval from the FDA — the same agency that approved Vioxx, Prozac, and other questionable drug products.
In the early years of my diabetic life, sweets meant cyclamates or saccharine-altered products. Both were eventually declared carcinogenic after the FDA approved aspartame as their artificial sweetener of choice. |
| Several important points of recommendation:
• Non-nutritive sweeteners are safe when consumed according to FDA guidelines.
• There is no evidence of benefit from vitamin or mineral supplementation.
• Routine supplementation of the diet with antioxidants is not advised. |
Jack Challem
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| Sugar-Free Soft Drinks May Be Bad, Too
It sounds incredible, but sugar-free soft drinks and artificial sweeteners may be no better than sugary soft drinks.
Researchers have noted that people who consume two or more cans of either regular or diet soft drinks daily are about 50 percent more likely hood Isn't What It Used to Be to become overweight or obese compared with people who do not consume soft drinks. It's not What Are High clear why sugar-free soft drinks would also lead to Glycemic Foods? weight gain, but we have our suspicions. When .... . |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Blackstrap Molasses
I'm often asked if there are any sweeteners that are actually good for you. The two that always come to mind are blackstrap molasses and raw, cold-pressed honey (see page 315). (I also use Xylitol, a sugar alcohol that can be purchased in granulated form, has some health benefits, has a very low glycemic impact, and tastes just like sugar. But it's not technically considered a "food," so it's not on the list.) Blackstrap molasses, on the other hand, is very much a food. And a nutritional powerhouse to boot. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 For yogurt, make sure the label lists lactobacillus, and choose a brand without sweeteners. Some yogurts and encapsulated products make claims that they contain L. acidophilus but, when tested,70 they did not; moreover, they contained contaminants. When
Lactobacillus
Prevention
• Eat 8 oz unsweetened live-culture acidophilus yogurt daily.
• Oral Lactobacillus acidophilus or combination multispecies of probiotics daily. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol do not rob the body's nutrient and energy resources. Stevia has zero calories, so it cannot serve as food for cancer cells. Xylitol, contains calories (about 40% less than sugar), but its slow release into the blood gives it a much lower glycemic index. If taken in moderation, xylitol is unlikely to pose a problem. However, refined carbohydrates, such as pasta, white bread, pastries and cakes are quickly broken down into glucose and act just as refined sugar does. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| However, because it's a real food and does contain nutrients, it's one of the best sweeteners to use, provided you use it judiciously. And for the record, one study did show that natural honey actually lowered plasma glucose (blood sugar) as well as C-reac-tive protein (a measure of inflammation) and homocysteine (a risk factor for heart disease) in both healthy and diabetic subjects.
Raw honey doesn't spoil. The nectar that the bees bring to the hive is about 60 percent water, and the bees "cure" it to about 18 to 19 percent water. |
| As the only product from the third and final boil, blackstrap molasses contains the lowest sugar content of the molasseses, but many more of the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements found naturally in the sugarcane plant, making it more nutritious than most other sweeteners.
Blackstrap molasses is a very good source of iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and an excellent source of manganese and copper. It also contains a small amount of the cancer-fighting mineral selenium. |
Jack Challem
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| We recommend supplements from health or natural food stores because they typically have few troublesome additives, sweeteners, or colors. Make sure the supplement does not contain iron, unless your doctor has diagnosed you as iron deficient. A good option is Carlson's Nutra-Support Diabetes (visit www.carlsonlabs.com for more information). You can also purchase iron-free supplements from www.thorne.com.
Add at least one additional supplement that helps with blood-sugar or insulin levels. |
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