Aspartame (or APM) (pronounced /ˈæspɚteɪm/ or /əˈspɑrteɪm/) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener, aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; i.e., the methyl ester of the dipeptide of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine.This sweetener is marketed under a number of trademark names, including Tropicana Slim, Equal, NutraSweet, and Canderel, and is an ingredient of approximately 6,000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide. It is commonly used in diet soft drinks, and is often provided as a table condiment. It is also used in some brands of chewable vitamin supplements and common in many sugar-free chewing gums. However, aspartame is not always suitable for baking because it often breaks down when heated and loses much of its sweetness. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number (additive code) E951. Aspartame is also one of the sugar substitutes used by people with diabetes.Aspartame is a subject of a public controversy due to possible health risks, and has consequently lost market share in recent years to sucralose (Splenda).

Enjoy our new article describing the many health benefits of olive oil. Recognized for its’ abundant health benefits, olive oil is being chosen by many consumers as a preferred form of fat in diets and is being recommended by nutritionists and health professionals as one of the best alternative oils to traditional fats and oils.

Humans consume a distinct diet compared to other apes. We consume much more meat & fat, but we also cook our food. It has been hypothesized that adopting these dietary patterns played a key role during human evolution. The influence of diet on the physiological &genetic differences between humans & other apes has not been widely examined until now.

I decided to look for an answer that would reconcile these two contradicting recommendations, and I actually found one! We need fish in our diet because fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids that our bodies need but cannot make and hence have to be consumed.

Eat the Right Foods: A lot of people don't realize that cholesterol is produced by animals. Since humans are animals, even if we don't consume any cholesterol, our bodies will still produce it. Eating a diet similar to a vegan diet will greatly lower your cholesterol.

Drink plenty of pure water.Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.