(Natural News) Donald Tober, the 89-year-old magnate responsible for marketing and popularizing the artificial sweetener brand Sweet’N Low, died on Friday, Jan. 15, in what the police described as an apparent suicide. Tober was the CEO and co-owner of New York City-based Sugar Foods Corporation, which employs around 1,400 people. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), his body […]

(Natural News) A lot of people think that sugar-free treats are a healthy way to enjoy sweet foods, eating them with abandon because they don’t think they’ll gain weight on account of the fewer calories. This could prove to be a very costly mistake, however, as research shows that artificial sweeteners actually cause people to […]

(Natural News) If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, […]

(Natural News) The three million U.S. soldiers who were physically and mentally damaged by Agent Orange have one corporation to resent: Monsanto. The 500,000 children born with birth defects and the millions more who suffered health problems because of Agent Orange have one corporation to thank: Monsanto. “The World’s Most Evil Corporation” has destroyed human […]

(Natural News) Artificial sweeteners may seem like safe sugar alternatives, but the truth is, they are also linked to negative side effects. In fact, a study revealed that artificial sweeteners can affect the balance of “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners contain almost no calories. However, the latter is associated with various health […]

(Natural News) Sugar substitutes are unquestionably bad for you, but many people who are trying to lose weight aren’t exactly averse to taking on a few risks if they think it will help them reach their goal faster. Unfortunately, those who make this choice are putting their health in danger for no good reason as […]

(Natural News) Whether you have diabetes or you’re trying to lessen your sugar intake, chances are you’ve already replaced table sugar (sucrose) with an artificial sweetener called aspartame. This sugar substitute has fewer calories, but studies have shown that the use of aspartame also comes with various health risks. What is aspartame and why is […]

(Natural News) If you think that you’re trying to be healthy by eating low-sugar foods or drinking diet soft drinks, think again. Artificial sweeteners commonly found in low-sugar foods and drinks can actually harm your gut microbial system. A study published in the journal Molecules revealed six artificial sweeteners that are toxic to gut bacteria: […]

(Natural News) If you read the slogan on a package of Splenda, it tells you that its main ingredient, sucralose, is “made from sugar” and “tastes like sugar,” but make no mistake, it is concocted in a laboratory and does not grow in nature, as they would have us all believe. Sucralose is a synthetic […]

(Natural News) Sodas are known to be harmful to health. Likewise, diet sodas are still bad for you. “Diet” sodas and zero-calorie drinks are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to regular soda. But do not be fooled, they are made out of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, cyclamates, saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Artificial sweeteners are […]