Aspartame is a genetically engineered artificial sweetener used in foods and beverages and touted as a healthier choice for people who are overweight, counting calories individuals suffering from diabetes. ?Despite the fact that research has shown there are no health benefits and it does nothing to help weight loss, it’s pervasive presence continues to litter our food supply.Aspartame is an excito-neurotoxic (damages nerve cells) carnincogenic substance. ?Yes, that’s right carcinogenic as in cancer causing. ?And on top of that, it contains three neurotoxins: methanol, aspartic acid and phenylalanine.But wait, there’s more. ?It breaks down into formic acid, formaldehyde and diketopiperazine. ?Do any of these sound appetizing to you?

Formic acid is used as a pesticide. ?And as most of us know, formaldehyde is an ingredient found in embalming fluid. ?Still want your diet soda? ?If you do it’s because of diketopiperazine which is a brain tumor agent and has probably rendered you incapable of making sound decisions. ?(Please excuse the sarcasm ~ I get carried away when I’m trying to make a point.)

If this information has you even mildly anxious about the dangers of aspartame, there are things you can do to eliminate this addictive substance from your diet:

• ?Start by reducing the amount of artificially sweetened food and drinks from your diet. ?Try the “crowding out” approach. ?You can only eat so much. By adding in healthier choices, it automatically eliminates bad food choices.
• Read labels. If you don’t understand a word on the ingredients label, put it back on the shelf.
• Wean yourself off diet soda. ?Even if you have to do it ounce by ounce and waste a lot in the process, I promise you it will be worth it. ?If you drink two cans of diet soda every day, cut back to 1 3/4 for a few days, then go to 1 1/2. ?Keep at it until you’ve eliminated it from your daily routine.
• Hydrate yourself with plenty of water to help remove toxins.
• Find a buddy to support you and help with accountability as you transition to healthier choices.

And please feel free to use me as a resource if you need additional help. ?I’ve helped a lot of people kick the