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Aspartame Side Effects

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Aspartame is the sweetener found in many of the brands of soda, gum and foods frequently labeled ‘sugar-free’ or ‘reduced sugar,’ including big names such as Diet Coke.  

 

Aspartame side effects

 

Why Aspartame Has Scientists Worried 

Discovered accidentally in 1965 by a chemist licking a finger during his research, aspartame hasn’t yet been banned, but plenty of scientists and doctors have expressed grave concerns about the super-sweet additive. 

In June 2023, observational studies on human subjects recorded results showing an association between aspartame and several types of cancer. However, aspartame avoided being labeled at that time as a known carcinogen but was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Group 2B substance: “possibly carcinogenic …

Everything You Need To Know About Healthy Eating

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We’ve got your healthy eating questions answered below.

RELATED: 13 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas

In this article:

  1. What Is a Healthy Diet?
  2. What Are the Benefits of Eating Healthy?
  3. What Is the Relationship Between Calories and Healthy Eating?
  4. Are Carbs Healthy?
  5. Is Healthy Eating Possible Without Sugar?
  6. Can Healthy Eating Reduce Cholesterol Levels?
  7. Can Fats Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
  8. Are Fruits and Veggies Really Important in a Balanced Diet?
  9. Is Fiber Really Healthy?
  10. What Are Some Healthy Eating Tips?

Healthy Eating | FAQs Answered

What Is a Healthy Diet?

A healthy diet brings a balance of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients to your body through food and drinks. Eating the right amount of foods with enough range of nutrients

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Half of All Americans Have Radiation in Their Water

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According to this report published in January by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 173 million people – around half of all Americans – have been exposed to radiation in their drinking water.  That means an increase in the possibility of developing certain types of cancer and can also have a detrimental effect on fetal development.  

Radioactive elements enter our groundwater…and stay there.
The “Erin Brockovich” Chemical

By studying 50,000 water systems countrywide, the EWG found that millions of people across 50 states are drinking water that contains radioactive contaminants; including the most commonly-occurring radioactive element, radium.

In Texas – one of the worst affected states – up to 80% of homes are supplied with water containing potentially dangerous levels of …

The Secret Toxins in Your Body

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Have you applied lipstick, eaten canned food or drunk water or juice from a plastic bottle today? Maybe you’ve spritzed some cleaning products around your home or eaten pizza out of a box? Nope? Okay, how about walked on a carpet? Used a smartphone? Eaten ice cream from a tub? Slapped on sunscreen? Painted a wall?

If you’ve done any of these things, then the likelihood is that you’ve ingested PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), otherwise known as “forever chemicals”.

 

Secret toxins in your body

 

 

The Secret Toxins Hiding in Plain Sight

It doesn’t stop there. These highly dangerous chemicals are everywhere in modern life. No kidding. PFAS make things shiny, waterproof, non-stick, stronger, stain resistant and able to withstand corrosion. They …

Are There Forever Chemicals in Your Glass of Juice?

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Coca-Cola and Simply Tropical fruit juice have been hit with a class action lawsuit after the “simply natural” drink was found to contain levels of PFAS – “Forever Chemicals” – that exceed ‘safe’ limits hundreds of times over.

Incidentally, even mentioning ‘safe limits’ of PFAS – the collective name for around 12,000 chemicals linked to a number of serious health issues – is a contradiction of terms, after the EPA announced last year that no amount of PFAS is safe.

 

Are There Forever Chemicals in Your Glass of Juice

 

 

Forever Chemicals Under the Microscope

Back to Coca-Cola. Part of the legal case is the marketing emphasis on how pure the product is, leading customers to believe that they are drinking a safe, healthy product. What isn’t …

What is Alkaline Water from a Water Ionizer? (Version 2)

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Of all the questions we get, the most frequently asked question is, “What is alkaline water?”  The answer is simple really.

Let’s talk about water ionizers.  Don’t worry — it’s not rocket science.
Alkaline Water in a Nutshell

Alkaline water is water with a pH value of above 7.  The letters pH stand for the Potential for Hydrogen.   PH is the measurement of alkalinity or acidity of a liquid.  The scale runs from zero to 14 with 7 being neutral.  That is to say, 7.0 is neither alkaline nor acidic, it is neutral.  Alkaline water is water that has a pH value of above 7.0 while a value below 7 is acidic. 

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The Tap Water Database: Are You Ready For This?

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Just how bad is America’s tap water right now?

Have things improved since the Flint water scandal and the ensuing country-wide outcry?

Is it safe to turn on your tap and drink the water yet?

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How much do you trust YOUR tap water?

To learn more about the dangers of tap water…we’ll cover the following:

  1. Stringent Testing, Shocking Results
  2. What’s in the Water?
  3. FREE Water Report and Analysis
  4. A Water Ionizer Can Clean Up Your Water
  5. Learn More About Tyent Water Ionizers

The Dangers of Tap Water in America

Stringent Testing, Shocking Results

The EWG (Environmental Working Group) has been assiduously studying data from water samples collected across 50 states, between 2010 and 2015.

“When most Americans drink a glass …

Five Tips to Get More Antioxidants in Your Body

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Every day, you should consume antioxidants, those natural fighters of free radicals and disease, which we all could probably use more of.  Antioxidants protect your body’s cells from heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other immune problems, so it’s a good idea to intentionally squeeze them into your diet (unlike soda or sodium!).

For some sneaky ways to get more antioxidants into your body and to maximize your health benefits from them, try these five antioxidant-rich tips.

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  1. Brighter is better. At the grocery store, but can’t remember which foods have the most antioxidants? Go for the fruits and veggies with the brightest colors. Blueberries, watermelon, tomatoes, and corn are each vibrantly-hued foods that are full of antioxidants.
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5 Hidden Health Dangers to Avoid

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We like to take pride in providing our families with a healthy, happy environment to call “home” – but sometimes, the biggest health dangers are the ones that we can’t see.

health dangersHere are 5 hidden health dangers to avoid:

  • Storing food in plastic containers
  • Pesticides in fruits and veggies
  • Conventionally raised meats
  • Farm-raised fish
  • Using electronics before bed

These 5 hidden health dangers can threaten a healthy home – so let me explain below, while also providing you with tips on how to protect your home from these health dangers.

Storing Food in Plastic Containers

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Remember when using a plastic container was an organized, economical and wise method to storing your food? Not any longer!

We now know that plastic …

Scary Stuff…3 Serious Reasons to Ditch the Diet Soda Today!

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For most of us, it’s true to say that you’re never very far from a can of diet soda.  The soda can is so ubiquitous in our lives that we hardly notice it sitting on a co-worker’s desk, and we barely flinch when they’re thrust into our children’s hands at parties.  We have a vague idea that they’re not exactly great for our health, but they’re sugar-free, right?  So how bad can it be, exactly?  Let’s look the other way again.

It’s what they don’t list on the can that’s the problem.
It’s what they don’t list on the can that’s the problem.

Or not.  You see, diet soda is not good for your health.  Many argue that it doesn’t even occupy a neutral ground, that it’s actually harmful.  Let’s …