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Sweetener 'linked' to leukaemias Fresh doubts about the safety of an artificial sweetener have been raised by Italian scientists who have linked its use to leukaemias in rodents.Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar and is used throughout the world in low-calorie drinks and foods. Regulators say existing studies show it is safe, but will look at the European Journal of Clinical Oncology study. But they said it was unlikely that the sweetener was harmful to humans to the same extent as in rats. If a risk to humans does exist, it will almost certainly be very small Dr...

Ok here it is.....The headline reads something like this "RACKETEERING CHARGES FILED AGAINST NUTRASWEET CO." and the story goes on to say Rumsfeld and Reagan conspired to force nutrasweet on America. Here are the facts: It appears a class action lawsuit has been filed by someone from the "World Natural Health Organization". The WNHO may only have one member. The headline is starting to appear on the Wacko Left websites. I have not provided links, you can google it if you want, it's a waste of time.

NutraSweet: The NutraPoison by Alex Constantine "I recognized my two selves: a crusading idealist and a cold, granitic believer in the law of the jungle." Edgar Monsanto Queeny, Monsanto chairman, 1943-63, The Spirit of Enterprise, 1934. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The FDA is ever mindful to refer to aspartame, widely known as NutraSweet, as a "food additive"-never a "drug." A "drug" on the label of a Diet Coke might discourage the consumer. And because aspartame is classified a food additive, adverse reactions are not reported to a federal agency, nor is continued safety monitoring required by law.1 NutraSweet is a non-nutritive sweetener. The...

There are soooooo many nutrition books, and diet books on the market. It can be a bit overwhelming and confusing for a beginner like me to sort out the junk science, and voodoo gimmicks, from the well respected books, and web sites. In the last couple of years I've been extremely tired, sleepy and fatigued for some reason. I've never really been into the nutrition thing, so I would appreciate any of your recommendations on good nutrition, and advice on the following: 1) Sodium. What's the story? How much is too much. How little is too little. Is it true...