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Sucralose: Is it okay to consume?

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Occasional sucralose is probably not a crisis , but regular daily use is not something I’d make a health habit , especially for someone already paying attention to glucose, inflammation, and gut health. 1) Chemical makeup and source Sucralose is a synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener. Chemically, it is a modified form of sucrose — table sugar — but it is not sugar once modified. Item Sucralose Common brand association Splenda, though Splenda packets also contain fillers Chemical formula C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈ Structure A chlorinated disaccharide derivative How it is made Starts with sucrose; three hydroxyl groups are replaced with chlorine atoms EU food additive number E955 Calories Essentially zero at typical use levels   PubChem describes sucralose as a disaccharide derivative with chlorinated fructose/galactose-li...
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Top Five Consumer Cyber Security FAQs

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Business, technology, environmental and economic changes are a part of life, and they are coming faster all the time. All of these changes and advancements can be distracting and make us more vulnerable to cyber scams. That's why protecting your credit is a critical part of protecting yourself from cyber security threats. Security researchers have reported that hackers and scammers are using any opportunity or vulnerability to target both individuals and companies. You may have already seen these attempts in the form of fake emails or calls. 1. How can I better protect my credit? Check your credit reports frequently. You can get free credit reports from the nationwide credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian ®  and TransUnion ® ) at annualcreditreport.com. Check your credit reports frequently to closely monitor any unauthorized changes. Utilize key tools. There are many tools available that can help you better protect your identity while staying on top of your credit. You can p...
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School Choice Passed by Texas Senate

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The Texas Senate on Thursday approved a $500 million school choice bill mostly along party lines after hours of passionate debate. It will now head for consideration in the House, where members rejected similar proposals during the regular session. Senators passed Senate Bill 1 by a 18-13 vote, with one Republican joining all Democrats in voting against the measure. The bill will likely face steep resistance in the House, where Democratic members and many rural Republicans have vehemently opposed such proposals. School choice programs, also called education savings accounts or vouchers, use public money to help pay for a child’s private schooling. “We must recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't fit the needs of our diverse student population,” said Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who authored SB 1 and estimated the proposal could serve about 60,000 students. Texas has about 5.5 million children in public schools. Public schools have failed the American people, especi...
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