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And we thought that high-fructose corn syrup was as bad as
it gets. Luckily for those of us who prefer regular soda over diet, new
research has come out to prove that diet drinks contain artificial
sweeteners that are even worse for us than high fructose corn syrup.
And
which beverage is the worst offender right now? Pepsi Next. The drink
claims to have 60% less sugar—and it does! But what replaces that sugar
is a mixture of three artificial sweeteners: aspartame, acesulfame potassium , and sucralose.
The
names are scary and unnatural-sounding enough, but a dieter will be
even more worried by the facts: These sweeteners can stimulate appetite,
cravings for carbs, and fat storage/weight gain. In fact, they can even
double one’s obesity risk. Aspertame is
considered a probable carcinogenic, acesulfame potassium can create
kidney problems, and sucralose can mess with digestion. For a fuller
list of health risks relating to aspartame, go to mercola.com: there you
will find such reactions as seizures, loss of taste, and heart
palpitations.
So, it’s safe to say that these artificial sweeteners are
toxic to humans—proven by the chemicals they are made up of and by the
reactions humans have to them. And since consuming high fructose corn
syrup is not really an alternative to these diet chemicals, what are the
alternatives? Mercola suggests stevia—a sweet herb, lo han, honey (in
moderation), and pure glucose. But beware of any processed versions of
these products, which may be hazardous as well.
And,
if nothing else, go ahead and press the button for a regular Coke next
time you’re at the machine in need of a caffeine boost.
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