Aspartame

My husband and mom have been trying to warn me about the chemical aspartame since they knew I drink diet soda and I buy gum for the kids regularly.  I will admit I haven't been listening to them until I did some of my own research.  I'm convinced to cut it out.  Tonight we talked to the kids about cutting soda out all together.  We never buy it, and the only time we have it is when we go out.  So, as a start today we made a commitment to stick with water or juice while out, and I threw out two boxes of sugar substitute packets!!  We're on our way to a great start!

Some great links to learn more on aspartame.

The Shocking Truth of how Aspartame Became Legal

5 Reasons Aspartame is Bad for You

Dedication to Jeremy

My husband and I have made a decision to change what we eat!  After some reading and gut feelings, we decided to slowly hop on the wagon of organic and natural food!  My goal is too DO something weekly to reach our goal in protecting our family against the chemicals found in so many of the foods we buy.  I have so many ideas clustered in my mind.  So this blog will help makes these ideas into action!  I am very excited for our decision to this change.  As these ideas cluster in my mind I think about my loving brother we lost to cancer nearly 8 years ago.  I think about my loving brother often.  His sweet spirit and charm and his love for cheese sandwiches!  I've thought for such a long time that the food we consume is linked to the cancer in our loved ones.  While we on our adventure with our food, I'll dedicate our efforts to Jeremy.  I'm excited to begin this journey!