Tag Archives: Aspartame

Are Artificial Sweeteners Better for You Than Sugar?

Many parents are concerned about their children’s sugar intake. In an effort to satisfy the sweet tooth, sugar-laden fruits can be satiated with sugar-free products that contain artificial sweetness. But are artificial sweeteners really better for your kids than good old sugar? We all know that sugar is a terrible thing – terrible for teeth, […]

Orbit Sugarfree Bubblemint Gum Review: Healthy or Health Hazard?

For some, Orbit Sugarfree Bubblemint Gum reminds us of the updated version of the gum that used to come in packs of baseball cards. The flat, powdery gummy taste that some remember being found in Orbit Sugarfree Bubblemint Gum, but with the added aftertaste and artificial sweetness. Not all flavors pair well with mint, but […]

Body Acidity, Disease Prevention and More About Aspartame

How well do you know yourself? How well do you know the chemistry makeup of your body? There is something that you need to know and you need to work on. It’s the pH level of your body. The pH is a value, which is the potential of hydrogen. Hydrogen is an element, which is […]

Consumer Choice: Chiclets, a Chewing Gum Without Aspartame, is Widely Available

Remember Chiclets? A candy coated gum that has been around for over 100 years and still available today, Chiclets is one of the few gums on the market that doesn’t contain Aspartame. It is available in peppermint and other flavors. In recent years, Aspartame has become a common ingredient in many foods, drinks, candies, and […]