Alternative Health and Holistic Nutrition
Q: Exposing The Dangers Of Aspartame How can one persuade people and governments about the evil and danger of aspartame? A: From Dr. Hull Sadly, our governments have not done anything about the …
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I received an interesting email the other day from Megan Jones from NutraSweet Communications, a representative for NutraSweet - the new NutraSweet Company, that is. As history shows, things have …
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This post is short but sweet. (Sorry for the pun.) I do not recommend Ace-K, aka acesulfame potassium. Ace-K is mostly used in the sweetener blends to enhance the sweetness level. Ace-K is …
Ask Dr. Hull I'm trying to avoid both aspartame and Splenda, so I am buying more products with sorbitol and the sugar alcohols. What is your view on sorbitol? Is it safe or just as bad as …
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I am often asked if the sugar alcohols are a safer sugarless alternative. I usually answer with “well yes, but not really.” Xylitol is used a lot in sugar-free products (specifically in gum), but …
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Xylitol seems to be a "favored choice" among the sugar alcohols - especially for food manufacturers. But, is it a good choice for high-energy kids? Xylitol is a simple carb extracted from birch …
