What do you sweeten your coffee with?!?!

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  • livelaughlove384
    livelaughlove384 Posts: 100
    right now splenda....because I bought a huge box of it at BJ's and I want to use that up...after that I'm hopping on the Stevia train =)
  • Bettyeditor
    Bettyeditor Posts: 327 Member
    I use Xylitol in my coffee. My dentist recommended it. He gave me a handout with a list of gums, floss, toothpaste and mouthwash all sweetened with Xylitol. Apparently it doesn't feed the bacteria between my teeth, it actually inhibits the bacteria growth and keeps the pH balance in my mouth to reduce plaque. Who knew?! :)
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Splenda.
  • SJackson50
    SJackson50 Posts: 282 Member
    granulated sugar

    ^^This.
    Two teaspoons, 32 calories...not going to derail your progress if you are otherwise eating healthy.
  • julesxo
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    Sugar
  • PGBloom
    PGBloom Posts: 1 Member
    LIQUID stevia. Don't like the packets but the liquid is fine.
  • chubby2day
    chubby2day Posts: 9
    I use local honey because it also helps with allergy symptoms .
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I drink coffee maybe 1-2 times a month at MOST (I am a big tea drinker), but if I do drink it, I like it either black or with a little honey.
  • jbliss1128
    jbliss1128 Posts: 1
    I have to say that splenda and fat free half n half are the closest thing that i have gotten to the real thing.
  • Monica0430
    Monica0430 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm also a coffe lover, I drink mines with liquid stevia and a splash of low fat milk. I would like to learn how to love it without any sweetners dough.
  • mahanaibu
    mahanaibu Posts: 505 Member
    In response to another poster, if you online research you will actually find no evidence of negative health effects from Splenda. I don't use it, I use Truvia, but there's nothing wrong with Splenda that anyone's been able to show. It has never been linked to cancer, and one study on rats that showed negative effects in other ways was later discounted by experts.

    From Livstrong: "According to the findings of a study involving rats, that appeared in the October 2009 issue of "Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology," sucralose yielded negative health effects. Researchers found that sucralose interfered with nutrient absorption, increased body weight and decreased the amount of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Since these findings are not consistent with other studies, the study was reviewed by an expert panel. This panel found fault with the design and outcomes of the study and found that the data did not support the finding that sucralose yielded adverse health effects."

    I wouldn't say we know for sure that this sweetener has no effects on us, but none have been shown so far, and everything has some effect on us.
  • sailorsgirl86
    sailorsgirl86 Posts: 25
    If you do some online research you'll find that the artificial sweeteners are known to cause cancer amongst other things. If you are looking for a 0 calorie sweetener that is truly natural, try Stevia. It is a plant that you can grow in your yard if you wish. The leaves are super sweet if you were to taste them. They use the leaves to create the product, which looks like a fine sugar. There are many brands out there, but look for one that is pure Stevia and doesn't contain any other fillers/additives. It has a little (very minor) taste to it and it's very sweet and the best part, no calories and no carcinogens!

    I've heard that it can cause cancer, even if nothing's been proven it's probably better to stop putting chemicals in my body. I'm going to have a look out for some stevia, thank you :)
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I don't.

    I used to use sugar but I stopped that and now I just add a little bit of milk or non-dairy (unflavored) creamer.
  • FluffyDogsRule
    FluffyDogsRule Posts: 366 Member
    I add chocolate protein powder to my coffee. I won't use artificial sweeteners and just adding sugar alone seems to make the coffee wasted calories. With the protein powder at least, it gives the whole drink purpose.

    careful...unless you are buying expensive protein powder...ever wonder why it's sweet and low-carb at the same time?? artificial sweetners. not saying YOU are using a kind like this, but wanted to point it out to everyone reading. :)
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Nothing at all. I roast and grind my own coffee and buy some of the best free trade organic beans I can. I don't want anything getting in the way of the flavor and character of that.
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    Stevia, if there is no stevia around then I just drink it black. :drinker:

    Stevia : )
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    If you do some online research you'll find that the artificial sweeteners are known to cause cancer amongst other things. If you are looking for a 0 calorie sweetener that is truly natural, try Stevia. It is a plant that you can grow in your yard if you wish. The leaves are super sweet if you were to taste them. They use the leaves to create the product, which looks like a fine sugar. There are many brands out there, but look for one that is pure Stevia and doesn't contain any other fillers/additives. It has a little (very minor) taste to it and it's very sweet and the best part, no calories and no carcinogens!

    I've heard that it can cause cancer, even if nothing's been proven it's probably better to stop putting chemicals in my body. I'm going to have a look out for some stevia, thank you :)


    Stevia is pretty good! i drink it with my coffee and on my cereal!
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    I used to use tons of sugar (and cream), but I've weened myself off onto Splenda. I know Truvia/Stevia stuff is "better" for you, but it tastes too funny to me... I also use fat free half and half. Not perfect, but I only have 2 big coffees a day, so I'll do chemicals as long as I get my caffeine!

    And with the cancer causing arguments all over here? Yeah, if you use like pounds of it a day, everyday! I don't really like tons of chemicals in my body either, but I also don't think "eating clean" 100% of the time is going to prevent you getting cancer. Just sayin'.
  • mrincredible93
    mrincredible93 Posts: 146
    I add chocolate protein powder to my coffee. I won't use artificial sweeteners and just adding sugar alone seems to make the coffee wasted calories. With the protein powder at least, it gives the whole drink purpose.

    careful...unless you are buying expensive protein powder...ever wonder why it's sweet and low-carb at the same time?? artificial sweetners. not saying YOU are using a kind like this, but wanted to point it out to everyone reading. :)

    Thanks for the warning. I use powder with actual real sugar in it (not HFCS) but not a lot. I don't mind the carbs it contributes because I'm also delivering 26 G of protein in a drink that otherwise has no other significant value other than getting me to open my eyes! Good point for others though.
  • dobenjam
    dobenjam Posts: 232 Member
    I don't put anything in my coffee. but I have thought about using the vanilla soy milk in it sometime and it comes "unsweetened" and normal. The normal should help sweeten your coffee.
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    Hot coffee gets sweetened with raw honey or turbinado sugar... mmm.

    Iced coffee gets sweet n low unfortunately :\
  • Monica0430
    Monica0430 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm also a coffe lover I add a few drops fo liquid stevia and a splash of Fat free milk.
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    I take my coffee as black as my soul. Put anything in it and I'll bite!
  • nskerr
    nskerr Posts: 91
    1 splenda

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