Since AMP is generally regarded as safe and is not bioengineered, it appears to pose no safety risk to those who consume it in food or beverages. However, other blockers (scientists have discovered about 20 other compounds that block bitter tastes) are a clear concern and may present future problems, as did Olestra, Nutrasweet and Splenda.

It may not be wise to alter tastes with too much technology even though your taste buds may not be the best indicators of what foods are good for your body. Many people, especially those who are overweight, have developed a link between their taste buds and their brain that cause their body to produce insulin the moment they eat anything sweet.

This can sabotage weight loss efforts because you will keep on having cravings for sugar and grains. The good news is that your taste buds can be re-educated. This is simply a matter of "cleaning" your palate of grains to eliminate your body’s learned response to sugar.

Once your palate is cleared of grains, you’ll notice that foods will taste better than ever, and this entire process is described in detail in my book, The No-Grain Diet.

If food cravings present a challenge for you, consider the use of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). For instructions on how to perform this simple, yet effective, technique you can view my free 25-page EFT manual. You can also try my EFT Series on DVD or VHS, which provides even more in-depth knowledge and advice.

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