““crafty that it convinces the brain that it’s real sugar, so the body releases insulin to help metabolize the artificial sugar. Since there is no real sugar present, the excess insulin, with nothing to do, performs its other evolutionary task, which is to signal the body to store fat. As well, there is firmly mounting evidence that aspartame is a significant neurotoxin. So my professional advice to you is this: If you have any synthetically sweetened foods in your home, step on them to ensure you kill them, then toss them out.””