by Jess
9. May 2011 15:03
If you are craving sugar or want to eat sugar, I suggest eating sugar. Yea, but didn't I just say to avoid food items with sugar in the top three ingredients. Indeed I did, but I would suggest sugar over anything artificial. Artificial sugars are just not good for us. They are not absorbed by the body (which some people believe is good) and if eaten in large quantities, can cause digestive issues (abdominal pains, diarrhea, and gas). Your liver is forced to work overtime to eliminate chemicals in the body it does not know how to break down. If it can not break them down, where do they go?
"The sad truth is that diet foods and drinks ruin your body's ability to count calories, and in fact stimulate your appetite, thus boosting your inclination to overindulge."
Below is a list of common artificial sweeteners found in our foods:
- aspartame (DIET sodas, yogurt, low fat items...)
- sorbitol (gum, mints...)
- xylitol
- erythlitol
- isomalt
- lactitol
- malitol
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