Sweeteners vs a bit of sugar!?

deannalfisher

RelCanonical wrote: »

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

Because natural is better. Oh look, hemlock. Looks delicious. I'll report back on my experience.

or anthrax

ladyreva78

RelCanonical wrote: »

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

Because natural is better. Oh look, hemlock. Looks delicious. I'll report back on my experience.

I like having you around on them here forums. So, please, don't...

gemiller87

I started using Stevia by the brand Truvia. It takes some learning curve in how much to use but I like it and haven't read any bad things about it.

RelCanonical

ladyreva78 wrote: »

RelCanonical wrote: »

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

Because natural is better. Oh look, hemlock. Looks delicious. I'll report back on my experience.

I like having you around on them here forums. So, please, don't...

Lol, you reminded me of this scene from Willy Wonka.

ladyreva78

RelCanonical wrote: »

ladyreva78 wrote: »

RelCanonical wrote: »

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

Because natural is better. Oh look, hemlock. Looks delicious. I'll report back on my experience.

I like having you around on them here forums. So, please, don't...

Lol, you reminded me of this scene from Willy Wonka.

I may or may not have thought of that

unstableunicorn

To the folks who cry “Unpronounceable words!!” take the time to try and pronounce some of the naturally-occuring nutrients in organic produce, then come up with a more informed argument.

To the OP, studies and articles that demonize artificial sweeteners only demonstrate correlation and flat out ignore their own findings that point to other medical, dietary and activity factors. In moderation, artificial sweeteners are no more harmful than tap water or carrots. What constitues moderation is up for debate, but most people are fine with one can of diet soda and one or two packets of sweetener a day.

earlnabby

gemiller87 wrote: »

I started using Stevia by the brand Truvia. It takes some learning curve in how much to use but I like it and haven't read any bad things about it.

Except the taste . I cannot do stevia because of the bitterness (I can't eat Brussels sprouts or kale for the same reason but other cruciferous veggies are fine).

OP, unless you have a sensitivity to an artificial sweetener there is nothing wrong with any of them if you like the taste. There also is nothing wrong with sugar if you have the calories to spend. 15 calories for a spoon of demerara in my afternoon tea is worth it to me. Most of the time I drink beverages with artificial sweeteners. I prefer the taste. Full sugar soda is just way too sweet for me. Do what works for you and don't worry. You are more likely to get osteoporosis from cola* than any problems from the sweeteners in diet soda.


*There is mounting evidence, not conclusive yet, that the phosphoric acid in cola can leach calcium out of the bones of women https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17023723

lynn_glenmont

I'm not sure about the correct pronunciation of acai. So I guess I shouldn't eat stuff with acai berries. Or amaranth (where does the stress go?). And it would have been bad to eat quinoa 20 years ago before I knew how to pronounce it. Or shelled fresh soybeans (pronounce it? Heck, I can't remember the right name for it. I just call it shelled edamame, which is an oxymoron.)

RelCanonical

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

I'm not sure about the correct pronunciation of acai. So I guess I shouldn't eat stuff with acai berries. Or amaranth (where does the stress go?). And it would have been bad to eat quinoa 20 years ago before I knew how to pronounce it. Or shelled fresh soybeans (pronounce it? Heck, I can't remember the right name for it. I just call it shelled edamame, which is an oxymoron.)

Dihydrogen monoxide is scum. It's in EVERYTHING. Over 3,500 people a year die from it in the United States. If you're not careful, it can easily get into your lungs. How can they let food producers get away with this???????

girlwithcurls2

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

And we're off!!

cwolfman13

RelCanonical wrote: »

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

I'm not sure about the correct pronunciation of acai. So I guess I shouldn't eat stuff with acai berries. Or amaranth (where does the stress go?). And it would have been bad to eat quinoa 20 years ago before I knew how to pronounce it. Or shelled fresh soybeans (pronounce it? Heck, I can't remember the right name for it. I just call it shelled edamame, which is an oxymoron.)

Dihydrogen monoxide is scum. It's in EVERYTHING. Over 3,500 people a year die from it in the United States. If you're not careful, it can easily get into your lungs. How can they let food producers get away with this???????

Scary stuff. Somehow my kids got hooked on it too. They always are craving it after playing a soccer game or whatever...and they take the stuff to school too and the teachers encourage it. It's ridiculous. I feel like it's out of control, but nothing I can really do about it.

psuLemon

girlwithcurls2 wrote: »

miriamkotku wrote: »

I’m going to go ahead and say it but artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, sweet/low and all those diet drinks with ingredients you can’t even pronounce are terrible for you. There’s nothing natural about them. You literally are better off having real sugar but obviously in moderation.

And we're off!!

And it's closed. Lasted longer than I thought.