A friend of mine shared a link to this article on Facebook this morning, and I was instantly appalled. (Although, sadly, not surprised.) Aspartame in milk? Seriously?!?
Why is it that our country is making it harder and harder to eat wholesome, natural foods? Is it any wonder that there has been a huge spike in food-related disorders, cancers, and other unexplained health problems? Yes, please, let's just keep adding chemicals and other nasties to our food, that will help...
Aspartame in milk and 17 other dairy products.... The best part is this petition is not only asking to do this, but asking to do this without having to put it on the label! They're trying to say that the aspartame would provide for a lower calorie product and would "promote more healthful eating practices and reduce childhood obesity." What?! Last I heard, aspartame actually contributed to obesity and diabetes and puts us at risk for certain cancers and other fun disorders. Not to mention, many people's systems can not tolerate it very well. So what's the real story here? That's what I call conflicting information!
I'm outraged that the FDA is even considering this. I've been frustrated with all the horrible things I've been reading about our food lately anyway, and this just set me off. Why is it so hard to be able to affordably provide our families with healthy, natural foods?
I do not want my kid drinking any milk with aspartame in it, not to mention myself. If this ridiculous proposal does go through, I certainly hope they will be required to put it on the label. It should be illegal not to given all the health problems associated with aspartame and other artificial sweeteners.
I'm not sure if there is much we can do about this, but the FDA has opened public comments until May 21, 2013. I've already submitted my outrage. Let's spread the word and try to send the government a message -
KEEP THESE CRAPPY CHEMICALS OUT OF OUR KIDS' FOOD!
Submit your comments, supporting data, and any other information regarding this issue on the FDA's site at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FDA-2009-P-0147-0012
Then spread the word!!
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