Tonight -- The Shocking Truth About Your Sweet Tooth! Many of the foods we consume in the typical American diet contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or artificial sweeteners. HFCS is especially prolific: catsup, processed cheese products, cereals, syrup, fruit bars, salad dressings, muffins, fruit flavored yogurt, granola bars, fat free & low fat foods, candy, etc. Besides contributing to insulin resistance that results in diabetes it can cause metabolic syndrome leading to cancer, heart disease, arthritis, etc., damage to the immune system and accelerating the aging process, to name a few. Artificial sweeteners such as Sucralose (Splenda) and Aspartame (NutraSweet) are toxic to the brain and nervous system. Soon after Splenda was introduced, it was noted that people using it had higher incidences of depression. There is also now a condition associated with NutraSweet called “Aspartame Poisoning”. This can occur when NutraSweet is ingested in sugar-free products as drink mixes, sugarless gum, mints, etc. Want more information on providing the body with what it needs and removing what harms it? Tomorrow night we will dispel myths and bring forth new concepts to help you refuel your body and mind for optimal health and performance. Here is a sampling of topics we will cover: Know the good and bad proteins, carbohydrates and fat sources. Common foods that cause allergies. Foods that may be attributing to ADHD. The best fats to cook with and which to avoid. Is milk your best source of calcium? What is its downside? Know which sweeteners are toxic to your brain. Food preparation secrets.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:17:39 +0000
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