Why Splenda and Other Artificial Sweeteners Are Making Us Fat

Today’s we are going to talk about artificial sugar and why “zero” calories does NOT mean you are making a “healthy” food choice. These are lies from the food industry. The food industry is incredibly smart. The food industry is in complete understanding of how our mind, body, AND emotions are significantly impacted by what we put inside our bodies. You see, food scientist are well aware that when we consume artificial sugar, our digestive system is thrown of tract. They are fully aware that consuming artificial sugar makes our bodies STOP burning fat. Yes, our bodies will stop using fat as a fuel source when we consume artificial sugar consistently. This means that even those who eat healthy 95% of the time, count calories, and exercise frequently will continue to gain weight and accumulate fat. The food industry isn’t worried about this because they know we as a society are addicted to sugar and artificial sweetener. This industry will continue to stack their enormous profits off our vulnerability until we do something about it.   

Stay away from these guys. They LOADED with artificial sweeteners.

I do not want you to deprive yourself from things you truly enjoy. It is my goal for you to make educated decisions. Decisions not influenced by advertisers or marketing genius's. If you enjoy ice cream reward yourself with ice cream. Just not everyday!

Now the good news. This is not your fault, as our bodies are designed to view sweet taste as a safe source of energy. Our prehistoric ancestors were conditioned to view sweet foods (fruit) as ‘not poisonous’ thus a safe dietary choice. While our ancient relatives had access to healthy fruits, we have access to sweeteners that go well beyond anything you can find in nature. 

·         Aspartame (Equal) and stevia are 200 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar.

·         Sucralose (Splenda) is 600 times sweeter than table sugar.

·         Saccharin (Sweet’N Low) is up to 700 times sweeter than table sugar.

*Stevia isn’t any better. Find a stevia leaf and chew on it for a while. It is not that sweet. At least, not until it’s refined into white crystals in a laboratory somewhere).