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Some Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer

Some Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer

A large study on humans showed after almost 8 years that some artificial sweeteners cause cancer. Notably,  102,865 patients were followed over 7.8 years. Here are the results 13% cancer increase with the use of aspartame and acesulfame-K over about 8 years. No increase of cancer risk
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Concerns About Stevia?

Concerns About Stevia?

Are there concerns about stevia? This is the question as the food industry shows more interest in using this natural sweetener. An article in “Medical News Today” pointed out several potential concerns with stevia. I will review this here and add other evidence I found in the literatu
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Is Yogurt healthy?

Is Yogurt Healthy?

A review article asked “Is yogurt healthy?” It then discussed the merits of yogurt as a probiotic source.  In addition it noted that the so-called “fruit yogurts” are unhealthy. Many people have lost valuable gut bacteria from antibiotics, from processed foods with food preservatives
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