Monthly Archives: November 2009

Aspartame – Yay or Nay?

Aspartame, also known as Tropicana Slim, Equal, NutraSweet and Canderel, is a sugar substitute that has received many opposing reviews. Here is some of the information on it for you to make your own decision. Aspartame is made from two amino acids and methanol (or wood alcohol). Too much methanol (approximately 8 grams) is poisonous [...]