Sweet Lies: Meet the ASS in your Pantry

In this sharp and sassy Part 3 of my Stop Eating C.R.A.P. series, we shine a spotlight on the three artificial sweeteners that started it all — Aspartame, Sucralose, and Saccharin — or as I like to call them, the ASS gang.

Discover the surprising (and at times shady) history behind these sweet imposters, including:

🚨 How aspartame was approved despite early safety concerns and political interference

🧪 Why sucralose was born out of pesticide research and how chlorine atoms make it problematic

💗 How saccharin launched the diet soda craze — and got un-banned after a cancer scare

But even more importantly, we dive into the health consequences of consuming these artificial sweeteners — including their role in:

⚠️ Excitotoxicity — overstimulating the brain’s neurons with glutamate-like activity

🧠 Increased risk for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and seizures

🦠 Disruption of the gut microbiome and insulin response

❗ Potential organ damage, mood disturbances, and long-term metabolic confusion

If it’s sweet and "sugar-free," you need to know what you're really consuming.

Ready to kick the ASS out of your pantry?
This one's for you.

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