Aspartame is an artificial sweetener or “fake sugar” as I like to call it that has been used by many all over the world as a substitute for sugar. People on an individual level use products with aspartame to sweeten their drinks while big companies use it for products like diet soda.

Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque is the man sponsoring the ban. “It’s going to be an uphill battle.” he said.

If passed, the bill will ban any products that contain aspartame from being sold in, manufactured in or delivered to New Mexico until it can be proven by manufacturers that it is not a carcinogen. “Fake sugars” such as Equal and NutraSweet will also be included in the ban.

It’s nice to wake up and hear some positive news about drastic measures that some people are taking to actually benefit the lives of other people rather than to fatten their wallets.

Too many times we hear about people, corporations & organizations taking action that involves risking people’s health & lives to make money. In this case, the state of New Mexico is truly concerned about the lives of it’s residents. For that, they should be applauded.

The problem that raises a little concern is whether the state has the authority to override both the federal Food and Drug Administration, and laws on interstate commerce. For this reason, the bill has been delayed from being proposed earlier.

The state’s Environmental Improvement Board is now calling on the state attorney general for some answers.

Folks, let’s hope this bill actually gets passed. People need to realize that by putting this poison in their bodies, they are literally selling their health to a company concerned only with profits.

I highly suggest that you avoid “diet” sodas at all costs and instead look for products that contain Stevia, which is a healthy and natural alternative to this toxic sweetener.