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Aspartame Poisoning

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Guitarman · 20/10/2006 10:10

Hello all you Ladies,

I've been actively campaigning against the use of this chemical in the food chain for over ten years. Most of you will know how nasty it is, some of you will think it is "the only thing I can have because I'm on a diet".

I urge everyone to avod it at all costs! It is linked with Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cysts, Brain Tumours, Behaviourtal Problems, Birth Defects, Asthma, Eczema, Depression and a whole host of other problems. The list is supplied by the manufacturer not me!

I recently reminded my local MP about an 'Early Day Motion', he has now put his name to it. Please have a read of it. and also please take a look at Dr. Janet Hulls web site \link {http://www.sweetpoison.com} and read how she saved herself from having a Hysterectomy by stopping drinking Diet Croak.


Aspartame (E951) is the ONLY food additive with a health warning.

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Furball · 20/10/2006 10:33

Alot of us here are well aware of this nasty little chemical.

My gripes are - why is it in so many foods especially squash and also companies seem to love to advertise 'sugar free' so most people reach for that thinking it must be healthy. It's even in our childrens medicines FGS!

It needs to be looked into why it seems to have got out of hand and whys it so hard trying to find something with sugar in at least we know whats what with sugar.

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ghosty · 20/10/2006 10:35

A very good cause guitarman. In a coffee shop today DS was playing with the sachets of sugar and sweeteners ... He said, "Sugar is bad for you isn't it?" I said, "Yes, but that (held up the sweetener) is even worse for you"

I have a very very scary article entitled, "Aspartame, the Silent Killer" ...

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GeorginaA · 20/10/2006 10:39

I'm asthmatic, and I've had several occasions where aspartame has triggered an attack. The "no added sugar" thing in a lot of kids food and drink makes me really really cross, actually.

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LadyTophamHatt · 20/10/2006 10:41

I've said that to Ds1 and 2 lots of times Ghosty.

Dh thinks I'm mad but I always look for it in the stuff we eat and drink.

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 10:42

I also think aspartame is EVIL
I avoid it at all costs, it really pisses me off that it's in medicines and toothpaste.
I hate all artificial sweeteners with a passion, whats worng with sugar FFS, use it wisely and brush your kids teeth. Easy.

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LadyTophamHatt · 20/10/2006 10:42

I'm going to make sure Dh reads this thread actually.....

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katyjo · 20/10/2006 10:43

I have always found it gave me headaches, but it is so hard to find squash without artificial sweetners! Even some non-diet drinks contain it (schwepps lemonade) I drink rose's lime cordial,ocean spray juice, ribena and water of course.
Good luck with the campaigning Guitarman!

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ghosty · 20/10/2006 10:48

I agree Piffle ... I am the same with butter vs margarine ...
I don't use much butter but I would rather use that than margarine (which is, in fact, PLASTIC).

Sugar or Sweetener or Nothing? Nothing, then sugar, NEVER sweetener.
Butter or Margarine or Nothing? Nothing, then butter, NEVER margarine ...

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 10:52

same I HATE margarine I'd rather have no spread and give up bread than eat marg.
It's the kiwi in us

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 10:56

katyjo, get Rocks organic squash tastes of fruit, lasts for ages, only squash worth it IMO
Or robinson/supermarket own brand high juice (do check your brand) is normally 50% fruit with sugar and water.

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fondant4000 · 20/10/2006 11:08

The struggle I've had to get Calpol with sugar in it! And sprite was the ONLY non-diet lemonade I cd find that didn't have sweeteners (for me).

The odd thing is most other parents don't seem to know why dd is allowed butter, chocolate, juices, lollipops and sugar, but NOT allowed margarine, squashes, and sugar-free lollipops (and I can't be bothered to explain, nor why she only has plain or salted crisps which are checked for MSG).

I know most of them wd think I'm a bit weird....

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Guitarman · 20/10/2006 11:27

Thanks for the support and the welcomeness!

I'm glad I'm preaching to the converted. Please feel free to tell everyone you know and you could also try a letter to your MP.

Georgina, an Asthma suffering friend of mine drinks Aoe Vera Gel (has done for about a year now) and his 'blowometer' is now over 500. First time EVER he's had that in 45 years. He very rarely uses his inhaler either except when my dog says hello to him. It also cleared up his Psoriosis.

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BloodyTenaLady · 20/10/2006 11:33

I am pretty ok with food and mainly cook all fresh and organic. I do find it a problem looking for juice for ds5. I try the water only thing but he is partially accepting but fancies a change from time to time. Any suggestions of a good healthy juice (without bits and chemicals)?

ps. Was told that Ribena is really bad for onset of cancer etc. Didnt get full facts but do avoid it like the plague.

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MrsBeDreadingTrickOrTreat · 20/10/2006 11:35

had realised that any sweetners are bad, but thought the health warning re aspartame was a warning for sufferers of phenylketonery (sp?) because it's even worse for them?

Hadn't know about the link with depression! I'm addicted to diet coke, could that have made my depression worse one ponders. For my kids I try and by 'natural' but it's all so much more expensive

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 11:36

coke it also as evil in any form
I am only really strict on some things
coke
sweeteners
margarine
processed meat

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MrsBeDreadingTrickOrTreat · 20/10/2006 11:38

youch I've got 3 out of 4... what exactly stipulates processed meat? And where does spreadable butter rate?

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 11:40

spreadable butter is ok so long as the oil used is non hydrogenated - anchor and lurpak are fine.
Processed meat, reformed - most pre prepared hams not off the bone, freezer nuggets that sort of thing

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2Babies0Bumps · 20/10/2006 11:40

dh is diabetic
i drank diet coke all thru both pregs.

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MrsBeDreadingTrickOrTreat · 20/10/2006 11:41

phew at least anchor is ok

processed meats... guilty...argh

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tubismybub · 20/10/2006 12:32

Could someone possibley tell more about what's wrong with margarine? I had no idea it was that bad?

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MrsBeDreadingTrickOrTreat · 20/10/2006 12:33

I think it's transfats or was it hydrogenated fats?

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katyjo · 20/10/2006 12:41

Thanks piffle will try that!
I know what you mean fondant, the hv looked at mean strangly when I told her I was going to get calpol WITH sugar as I would rather ds had a bit of natural sugar than sweeteners, it isn't like he has the stuff everyday! I think they learn to recite SF calpol, everytime he had injections, hv used to remind me to make sure I had SF capol on hand, I just smile and nod ....SUGAR, SUGAR, and more SUGAR!!!! What a bad mummy I am!!!

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 20/10/2006 12:42

depression???? I suffer on and off with depression... and always go for "healthy" sugar free alternatives.... Wish I could sue their asses!

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GeorginaA · 20/10/2006 13:20

The really annoying thing about sugar-free calpol is that sugar is a natural painkiller - so it'd probably be more effective WITH the sugar as well.

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Piffle · 20/10/2006 13:39

margarien is one molecule away from plastic
Flies won't touch it
Nuff said
There are some ok non butter spreads olivio and some others not using hydrogentated fats etc(but why when butter tastes so good - I mean how much doy ou have to eat for it to be bad for you)
Check the labels or ask here

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