Aspartame

Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living


Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according t...

Give Kraft a Kick in the Tush: Harmful Chemicals in Your Mac & Cheese

Janice Taylor | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

In 2008, Kraft removed artificial colorings...and chemical sweeteners...from the products that they distribute in Europe, Australia, and other developed countries due to consumer concern over scientific studies...But, they haven't done the same thing here in the U.S.!

An Overdue Ban On A Dangerous Sweetener

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 09.03.2009 | Green


Samuel S. Epstein

It is anticipated that Dr. Margaret Hamburg, the newly appointed FDA Commissioner and public health advocate, will promptly ban the continued use of aspartame.

Life Cycle: Pop vs. Soda? Either Way It's Made with (GMO) Corn.

Simran Sethi | Posted 10.23.2009 | Green


Simran Sethi

Life Cycle is a series of posts that looks at the environmental impacts of everyday things. Last week we talked about popcorn. Chemically flavored...

Stop The Coffee Insanity

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

You have already heard a bit from us about whether or not Starbucks is our friend, but during these winter months when so many of us drink hot liquid ...