Diet soda Can Cause Seizures?
Diet soda itself is not the cause of any major health issues but the low-calorie sweetener aspartame, which many diet sodas contain, has been the subject of much debate.
The U.S. Senate even investigated the claims in a November 1987 hearing.
One study conducted by the Department of Emergency Medicine at Klina General Hospital, Belgium, found that excessive intake of diet soda can result in an increased risk for epileptic seizure. The study suggests that the convulsions related to the beverage are a consequence of high doses of aspartame and caffeine from the diet soda.
In another study conducted at the IWK Children’s Hospital, in Nova Scotia, Canada, the EEGs of children who consumed aspartame showed an increase in spike wave discharge-a type of brain activity that is a possible indication of an area that produce a seizure.
The FDA maintains that the link is nonexistent. Until the controversy is settled, it’s smart to drink diet soda in moderation.
Save Money Shopping In The Supermarket
How much money do you spend on your groceries each year? Of course, it depends on how many people you are buying for, but The U.S Department of Labor estimates come in somewhere around $9,000 for a family of four.
Of course the major food corporations keep trying to get you to buy more and more, regardless of whether it’s actually good for you or not.
It can be easy to save money though.
1. Make a shopping list, and stick to it.
2. Be sure to get a store savings card if there is one.
3. Clip coupons.
4. Buy and try generic brands.
5. Check unit prices. Supersize isn’t always the best deal.
6. Don’t shop when hungry, thirsty, or tired.
A Good Cheap Lunch
When many of us think of chilli, we probably see a plate of chilli cheese fries, However, here we’re looking at turkey chilli. Ground turkey is usually cheaper, and is a lot leaner than ground beef.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 1 15oz Can diced tomatoes
- 1 15oz Can black beans
- 1 15oz Can red beans
- 1`Green bell pepper
- 2 cup Brown rice
- 1 medium yellow Onion
This makes five servings, so you can freeze some for another day, if there is only you for lunch.
Total: $2.15/serving
Recipe:
In a large pot, sauté 1 yellow onion, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, and 1 bell pepper.
Once onions are soft, add 1lb of ground turkey and 1 teaspoon each of dried parsley, dried basil, and dried oregano.
After the turkey is browned, combine 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can black beans, and 1 can red beans with 2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Simmer for 30 minutes to and hour.
Add brown rice.
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