What Artificial Sweeteners Are Safe?
If you have been around at all for the last decade, you certainly are aware of the raging debate about just which artificial sweeteners are safe and which ones impact your health in a negative way. We all know the drill, some impressive calorie free sweetener gets approved by the FDA and the manufacturer guarantees it is safe. Then, in the coming months, the horrifying stories begin to trickle in. I have to admit, it can really be a tough decision to make. In current societal trends, a person is always concerned with their appearance, which to a large degree can be dependent on how comfortable you are with your weight. So, it is almost a balance that you are trying to strike here. You want to get some satisfaction from your food and beverages tasting good, and you want to look good. Those calorie free sweeteners seemed to be the answer we were all hoping for. At least until the stories started. Aspartame has frequently flown to the top of the lists in terms of artificial sweeteners tha