The Death of Reason: Aspartame

The death of reason descends on ordinarily reasonable folk like a thick fog. When once they had the power of reason and logic it abandons them the moment they read a word they do not understand: aspartame.

I have been inspired to write this post after seeing this link shared by a Facebook friend.

This concerned me for a number of reasons.

My Wish for 2012 (and Beyond)

I have a dream. It's an ongoing dream that I hope can be reached but know will be an incredibly long journey. It seems a simple dream in reality but obviously remains something eluding those it would most benefit.

My dream is for everyone to have access to genuine, ethical, and accurate nutritional advice so they can make informed decisions about what is best for their health.

I have been fortunate to grow up with a very skilled and sought-after consultant dietitian for a mother. A life of quick questions about this or that nutrient, serving sizes, and beneficial properties has left me healthily spoilt.

I have also been fortunate not to have ever completed months of hard slogs in the gym to be "beach-ready". I have always been a sporty person of sorts, though for a time I certainly watched more than participated - there's nothing like a pizza and couch night.

I have, however, done the time, made the change, transformed for the better, and lost 13kg.