After my last post I want to make it clear that I’m not promoting artificial sweeteners over real sugar. In fact I probably tell one patient a week to switch from diet _________ to regular. Once they switch then I will work on decreasing their overall sugar intake. Aspartame is at the top of my list of bad sweeteners because it’s addictive, neurotoxic, and drives your appetite. You may wonder why it’s sold to millions of Americans daily. This is a perfect example of how corporations and the FDA do not always have your best interest in mind. You can read more at the history of aspartame approval.
