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We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Jul 21, 2009 4:59 PM
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Aspartame is BAD NEWS. I read labels just to avoid this awful ingredient.
Instead of Crystal Light flavors, why don't you make your own drinks? Iced tea, fizzies with fresh fruit and club soda, stuff like that.
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Jul 21, 2009 4:25 PM
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I don't have questions about aspartame. I actually know a lot about it. It has been blamed for arthritis, birth defects, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. It has been found to cause 92 symptoms such as memory loss, nerve cell damage, migraines, reproductive disorders, mental confusion, brain lesions, blindness, joint pain, bloating, nervous system disorders, hair loss, food cravings, and weight gain. It is partially made up of methyl alcohol, which turns into formaldehyde when it enters your body. This is toxic and carcinogenic. The FDA has received more complaints about aspartame than any other ingredient to date. When it is eaten with carbs, it slows the brain's production of serotonin.
When aspartame was first put before the FDA for approval, it was denied 8 times. Neuroscientists said it was dangerous. The National Justice League has filed several lawsuits against food companies using aspartame. The founder of aspartame, G. D. Searle, was accused of having seriously manipulated test results, making false statements about the product, and hiding facts. FDA Commissioner Arthur Hayes was appointed to investigate aspartame. He overruled scientific review and approved it. Shortly after, he left the FDA when charged with impropriety. He was being investigated for accepting gratuities from FDA-regulated companies when he went to work for Searle (founder of aspartame).
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Jul 20, 2009 4:49 PM
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http://www.ific.org/publications/brochures/aspartamebroch.cfm
I hope this webpage answer must of your question concerning aspartame.
Kraft I appreciate your Healthy Living section.
In Novemeber, 2006 I had high cholesterol and was overweight by following your meal plan and working out with my personal trainer 5 day a week I lost over 30 pounds and lowered my cholesterol. Even though I don't follow the meal plan anymore its been 3 years and I'm still keeping my weight off.
Thank you Kraft for this wonderful website and community board.
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Jul 20, 2009 1:11 PM
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> I am extremely curious as to why
> Kraft would choose to use aspartame instead of a
> natural sweetener. Until that happens, I think it's
> quite ironic for you to have a Healthy Living section.
Yes, indeed. Ironies abound here! 
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Jul 20, 2009 10:33 AM
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We at Kraft would like to assure you that feedback is always welcomed and appreciated, but for product questions and issues, it is best to call or e-mail Customer Service.
For convenience, the telephone number to speak to Customer Service is 1-877-535-5666, or you can click here to contact Customer Service via e-mail.
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Jul 17, 2009 12:51 AM
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I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners. If you do some research on them, you will quickly find out why. Try using natural sweeteners such as Stevia or Agave (my favorite). People use these all over the world. Of course Americans are in the dark about the options that are actually healthy. Natural sweeteners are not bad for you, are natural, and do not affect your blood glucose levels like sugar.
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Jul 16, 2009 6:43 PM
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I feel your pain, literally. Aspartame gives me an instant migrain, so I stir clear of the stuff. Now that my husband has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, we have quit drinking Soda and are looking for other alternatives. We have not seen a single Crystal Light favor that does not contain aspartame. We did find some Arizonia Tea varieties that were sweetened with Sucralose. They were not so bad. We also started making Kool-aid with Splenda(we only use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the Splenda). If you do find an alternative, please post it, I would be very interested.
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Jul 16, 2009 9:23 AM
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I need to know if there are any Crystal Light flavors that don't have any Aspartame, and only have Suralose?
On my diet I can only have Suralose, and I do like Crystal Light, but most of it contains Aspartame, which I can't have.
Please advise if there are Crystal Light flavors with Suralose?
Thanks
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Jul 16, 2009 9:21 AM
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I need to know if there are any Crystal Light flavors that don't have any Aspartame, and only have Suralose?
On my diet I can only have Suralose, and I do like Crystal Light, but most of it contains Aspartame, which I can't have.
Please advise if there are Crystal Light flavors with Suralose?
Thanks
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Jul 16, 2009 9:14 AM
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I agree. I also read the labels and avoid those with aspartame.
Mary
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Jul 16, 2009 7:37 AM
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Our ped. discourages diet drinks and aspartame.
I am amazed at how many yougurts have aspartame.
We read labels alot and stay clear of it!
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Jul 15, 2009 3:14 PM
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Hello. I am a nurse and we have a frigerator full of sugar-free Jello on every floor of my hospital. I am very put off by this, seeing as this product contains aspartame. I do not believe anyone should consume this, but I really don't feel like a caring healer when I give it to incredibly sick patients who need nutrients, not a potentially harmful substance that should be illegal. I am extremely curious as to why Kraft would choose to use aspartame instead of a natural sweetener. Until that happens, I think it's quite ironic for you to have a Healthy Living section.
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