Artificial Sweeteners and Hunger

gyal3

Anyone find that when they use a sugar substitute that their appetite increases dramatically? I had Truvia a few times times this week and I was beyond ravenous at times, which is crazy. I exercised and ate less calories last week and was completely satiated.

crazyjerseygirl

Oddly, I'm the opposite!

Haven't the slightest idea why though, for either of us!

booksandchocolate12

I've heard that this is a side effect of artificial sweeteners, but it's never happened to me.

malibu927

Nope. I use Truvia in my plain Greek yogurt, and drink diet soda every evening. Never had that happen to me.

gyal3

interesting, perhaps there may be something else- I really don't have very much- mybe 1/2 teaspoon per day, at most

rileysowner

I also have heard that some people experience this. I don't. I find if I am craving for whatever reason, a diet pop will deal with it.

FoxyLifter

I'm not that way at all. I find that diet pop, for example, helps satisfy my sweet tooth if I'm out of calories.

daniwilford

I have that problem with artificial sweeteners. They also cause some unpleasant tummy problems for me. Truvia is not a pure stevia product but contains artificial sweeteners. I switched to "Sweet Leaf" that only has stevia and fiber, no chemical sweeteners or sugar alcohols. The tummy problems and the increase in appetite where not an issue with a product where the stevia was the only source of sweetness. Read labels carefully.