The Dangers of Sugar, Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners- A Must Read

January 25, 2023

If you have realized sugar is slowly destroying your body then you’ve come to the right place.

Over half of Americans live with a chronic illness and forty percent suffer from obesity, primarily due to the overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Hearthy Foods has many products to help you get off sugar and carbohydrates providing you with a day-by-day plan to wean your body off these addictive products and regain your health. These changes in your eating habits will kickstart your lifestyle journey to good health, instead of a life filled with disease and poor health.

Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners

Through the power of persuasive advertising and clever marketing, we’ve been sold on the idea that stevia is a natural herbal sweetener that is not only harmless but even health-promoting. As such, it is promoted as a better choice over sugar or other low-calorie sweeteners. Stevia has rapidly become a multimillion dollar industry. Despite all of the marketing hype, stevia is not the innocent little herb it is made out to be and it is not harmless. The stevia sweetener you purchase at the store is a highly refined, purified chemical that is little different from any other artificial sweetener, with many of the same drawbacks and dangers. Many university studies have shown you should never use stevia if you want to lose excess weight or control diabetes. In addition, low-calorie sweeteners are potentially dangerous for hearing loss (USC October 25, 2022 https://scitechdaily.com/horrifying-new-study-indicates-that-popular-sugar-substitutes-worsen-your-memory/).

Sugar

Sugar is something that we can find everywhere around us. It is present in fruits, processed food, beverages, candies and more. Just about anyone can easily overload their systems with any of these. In fact, many people have become addicted to sugar without even knowing it.

Now we know fruit in moderation can be good for us, however, the added sugar, processed sugar and things like ‘Fructose Syrup’ certainly aren’t what nature intended us to eat. The key is really simple- awareness.

Things to Avoid

Recognize, identify, and eliminate from your diet the most harmful ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, aluminum, carrageenan and more. Harmful ingredients that you never knew you were consuming every day!

These days, the food on our tables is a far cry from what our grandparents ate. While it may look and taste the same and is often marketed under familiar brand names, our food has slowly but surely morphed into something entirely different and a lot less benign.

Here is a list of our no added sugar and sweetener free options:

Hearthy No sugar products:

New Whey Protein powder, collagen, gelatin, colostrum, apple muffin mix, all of our flours, bone broth, Hearthy all purpose gluten free flours, gluten free atta, vitamins and pet products.

Low sugar options:

marshmallow, cookie mix, brownie mix, banana muffin mix and pumpkin muffin mix, kids vitamins.

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How Healthy Are Gummy Vitamins? These days taking gummy vitamins can be sweeter than ever. But is it good for you? Growing number of companies are selling gummy vitamins ranging from multivitamins to collagen. They look and taste a lot like candy. Come in all different colors, size and playful shapes. But the sad reality is they are ineffective, possibly harmful, and a complete waste of money. Too Much Sugar There are many doctors that are saying buyer beware of gummy vitamins. Gummy vitamins contains sugar. Gummy vitamins can carry 2 to 8 grams of sugar which means 90% sugar and 10% vitamins. That is like getting 90% ice and 10% drink. If you think sugar free gummies are better, there are some concerns as well. Sugar free gummies contain sugar alcohol which can cause unpleasant GI affects like bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abominable pain. Consumer labs (consumerlabs.com) is consumer advocacy organization that has done some extensive research about the problems with gummy vitamins has stated that there is more sugar (nearly up to 90% sugar than vitamins). In addition, sugar alcohol taking daily may lead to diarrhea, stomachaches and bloating. Low Quality means No Benefits Another issue with gummy vitamins is quality. Gummy vitamins lose potency faster when it’s in gummy form (Consumerlabs.com). In other words, they may not even work. The label on gummy vitamins are not accurate because the it loses potency over time. If you are taking collagen gummies you may be taking less than .5 gram of collagen which like taking no collagen. Some manufactures overcompensate by adding more potency which can be harmful as well. For example, fat-soluble vitamin gummies like A, D, E, and K can build toxic levels in the body if take in excess. (WebMD). Artificial Ingredients Gummy Vitamins often contains artificial food dyes and fillers to give them appealing textures (WEBMD). It should be noted that vegetarian gummies vitamins are made with pectin which is derived from citrus fruit peels and apples. The problem with pectin is it must be combined with other substance like sugar and acids (methoxyl). Solutions Don’t take gummy vitamins. Gummy vitamins have many downsides, compared with traditional supplements. The dosage of gummy vitamins can be unreliable. Also, chances are that by the time you eat your gummy, its vitamin content will have degraded. The better option is to take traditional pills, powders, capsules and tablets. Don’t take gummy vitamins, collagen, creatine etc Take capsules Take powders Avoid Pectin, sugar alcohol and sugar based gummies

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What is Cold Pressed Undenatured Whey?

Hearthy Grass Fed Whey is a high-quality protein supplement with several key features. Here’s a detailed breakdown:Key Features: 1. Grass-Fed Source: The whey protein is derived from cows that are grass-fed, meaning they are raised on a natural diet of grass rather than grains. This is often associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which are beneficial for health. 2. Cold Processed: The protein is cold-processed, meaning it’s not exposed to high heat during production. This helps maintain the integrity of the protein and keeps it undenatured, preserving its bioavailability and amino acid profile. 3. Undenatured Whey: Since the protein is undenatured, it retains more of the natural nutrients found in whey, such as immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, which can support the immune system. 4. Free From Additives: • GMO-Free: The product does not contain genetically modified organisms. • rBGH-Free: No recombinant bovine growth hormone is used in the dairy production, which is a synthetic hormone some farmers use to increase milk production. • Soy-Free & Gluten-Free: Suitable for people with soy or gluten intolerances or allergies. • No Added Sugar: Unflavored and unsweetened, allowing for flexibility in how you use it without added sweeteners.Nutritional Profile:While the exact nutritional profile might vary slightly depending on the batch, typically, a serving of this type of whey protein powder might contain: • Calories: Approximately 100-120 per serving • Protein: 20-25 grams per serving, making it a good source of complete protein • Fat: 0 grams • Carbohydrates: 0 grams, often minimal due to the lack of added sugars • Sodium: 50 mgBenefits: 1. Muscle Recovery & Growth: High in essential amino acids, especially BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), which are crucial for muscle recovery and growth after exercise. 2. Supports Immune System: Contains immunoglobulins and lactoferrin that can enhance the immune system. 3. Versatile Usage: Because it’s unflavored and unsweetened, it can be added to a wide range of foods, from smoothies and shakes to baking recipes, without altering the taste.

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The Dangers of Sugar, Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners- A Must Read