Splenda

sumkay02
sumkay02 Posts: 24 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is Splenda really ok?? I really don't like anything else out there. I just want to sweeten my coffee and unsweet tea! :s

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Yes.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Yep, it is.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Not only is it OK, it is the one sweetener I don't get an aftertaste from.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Yes!
  • sumkay02
    sumkay02 Posts: 24 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    Not only is it OK, it is the one sweetener I don't get an aftertaste from.

    Agreed!!!


    Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!!
  • ruthhowellwriter
    ruthhowellwriter Posts: 20 Member
    Given everything I've read on the subject, Splenda and other sweeteners are not okay because your body doesn't know how to metabolize it. My advice is that if you want sugar, use it - but sparingly - or use honey. Personally, I would NEVER use any artificial sweeteners. I realize Splenda claims it's not artificial, but it is.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    ruthhowellwriter wrote: »
    Given everything I've read on the subject, Splenda and other sweeteners are not okay because your body doesn't know how to metabolize it. My advice is that if you want sugar, use it - but sparingly - or use honey. Personally, I would NEVER use any artificial sweeteners. I realize Splenda claims it's not artificial, but it is.

    Sources?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    ruthhowellwriter wrote: »
    Given everything I've read on the subject, Splenda and other sweeteners are not okay because your body doesn't know how to metabolize it. My advice is that if you want sugar, use it - but sparingly - or use honey. Personally, I would NEVER use any artificial sweeteners. I realize Splenda claims it's not artificial, but it is.

    Why would that make it not okay? Assuming my body can't metabolize sweeteners, what does this actually mean for my body? Why does this result in harm instead of, say, an unrecognized substance just passing through my body?
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    Why can't your body metabolize splenda?
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    My body once accidentally metabolized a piece of plastic!
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    mrsnattybulking wrote: »
    My body once accidentally metabolized a piece of plastic!

    Eww
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    ruthhowellwriter wrote: »
    Given everything I've read on the subject, Splenda and other sweeteners are not okay because your body doesn't know how to metabolize it. My advice is that if you want sugar, use it - but sparingly - or use honey. Personally, I would NEVER use any artificial sweeteners. I realize Splenda claims it's not artificial, but it is.

    No.
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    Artificial sweeteners are among the most studied substances in the world. While there are some studies that dont come out and completely and categorically state they are safe, there is no evidence that they cause harm unless there is an underlying condition. I am a Splenda girl myself, and I have no hesitation in recommending it. Of course, if it aggravates you in any way, then stop.

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