Splenda is the brand name for sucralose, a modified form of common table sugar. Some of the hydrogen-oxygen groups of sugar molecules are replaced with chlorine atoms. This process creates sucralose, a very sweet substance with zero calories (source). Splenda is used in a lot of products … [Read more...]
Put Down The Artificial Sugar, It’s Making You Fat
Yeah, even that stevia. It's technically a type of artificial sugar. Listen, I love sugar, but sadly any sugar: natural fruit sugar, plant sugar(Stevia), cane sugar and especially artificial sugar is a no, no. So basically, if it's trying to be sugar, PUT IT DOWN. Yes, I know. Artificial sugar … [Read more...]
We Tried It! – Guru The Natural Energy Drink
As I try to sift out the artificial sweeteners in my diet; I found it to be increasingly difficult to find an energy drink that's low in carbs and void of aspartame. After searching the web, I discovered GURU. This drink has all the benefits of a low calorie beverage, without the chemicals! Of … [Read more...]
Brain Not Fooled By Sugar Substitutes
It seems that their is huge controversy over the effectiveness of sugar substitutes. I have read everything on these different types of sweeteners in hopes of finding answers for both myself, and my clients. However, the research is quite confusing and it changes at such a rapid pace that … [Read more...]
