February 8, 2012

MSG and Aspartame – Tasty Excitotoxins

Excitotoxins by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.

Excitotoxins: A group of excitatory amino acids that can cause sensitive neurons to die. Some of these compounds are found in nature and some are created artificially. Two excitotoxins commonly added to processed foods are MSG and Aspartame (Nutra Sweet). L-cysteine is also an excitoxin and some bread manufacturers are adding it to their dough. [...]

Fast Food Nation – A Must See!

Fast Food Nation DVD

What we eat has changed more in the last forty years than in the previous forty thousand. – Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation It’s been awhile since I’ve written about just how toxic and non-nutritious fast food is for the body. Remember the post I wrote about Super Size Me? I just love that DVD. [...]

Lärabars – A Sweet Treat With No Added Sugar

I rail against processed food quite a bit here at The Fit Shack, but today I am actually going to recommend a convenience food to you. First though, I’d like to mention that even though I do recommend getting off processed and fast foods (not only to lose weight but also to feel great), there [...]

Sugar Addiction or Emotional Eating, Which Is It Really?

Sugar Shock!

I often write about emotional eating here at The Fit Shack, in addition to writing about sugar addiction. I write about these topics because they have been my experience, and based on my experience, I’ve felt that the whole topic of food and weight are complex issues. I’ve felt that weight loss is a complex [...]