Sugar Free Jello? Good/bad?

sydneyaw
sydneyaw Posts: 93 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I need sugar every once in a while. I'll get a MAJOR sweet tooth then nothing will stop me. I made some sugar free raspberry jello and ate over half the thing today. It was only 40 calories though because the whole things is 80. If I eat only a serving size (1/2) or two 10-20 calories of this a day, and limit myself to only that for dessert will it stop be from losing weight?

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  • 37434958
    37434958 Posts: 457 Member
    Lol! I ate that today! :) I have no idea haha
  • suzywantsitall
    suzywantsitall Posts: 85 Member
    I eat at least twice a day, a great sweet tooth fix, and if I have a big sweet tooth attack going on I throw a dap of fat free cool whip on it. I figured better then a banana split !!!
  • JUDDDing
    JUDDDing Posts: 1,367 Member
    It's awesome. And even better as Knox blox.
  • longtimeterp
    longtimeterp Posts: 614 Member
    i mix the sugar free pudding with unsweetened flax milk, protein powder, and sometimes fat free cool whip to make more of a mouse...yummy and healthy
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    This is a staple in my house and it most certainly will not stop you from losing weight! Just log it and continue on!

    One of my favorites is the SF Jello with a SF pudding and some Cool Whip :bigsmile: Yes, it's processed and I love it. Every. Single. Bite :laugh:
  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    Hmmm, idk. Tastes good!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Artificial sweeteners aren't dangerous so why not? I use to eat it a few times a week while losing weight and it has quite a bit of protein in it which I love!
  • chica6578
    chica6578 Posts: 76 Member
    i buy the cups and sugar free coolwhip. and i mix it all together! i love it i guess the red dyes are supposed to be bad, but hell if it helps you from eating calorie laden treats i say eat up! lol
  • dfurton83
    dfurton83 Posts: 36 Member
    I was under the impression that artificial sweeteners cause kidney stones. I could be wrong but I would eat the artificial stuff sparingly, especially the diet sodas
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    It may be sugar free but take a look at the sodium content. Through the roof.
  • KathrynKennewell108
    KathrynKennewell108 Posts: 72 Member
    Artificial sweeteners aren't dangerous so why not? I use to eat it a few times a week while losing weight and it has quite a bit of protein in it which I love!

    WTF? You're kidding aren't you? Go read some scientific research on Aspartame. There are several sweeteners that would make you feel you'd rather have the sugar instead if you looked at all the research. Look for products sweetened with Stevia. It's from a plant and not harmful.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    I eat it. I am not far along enough to be wary of stuff like that. I am beginning to make changes though.
  • favreervaf
    favreervaf Posts: 54 Member
    Probably contains aspartame for an artificial sweetener. This converts in the body to formaldehyde, a major toxin, it is used to preserve dead bodies. You can still get an insulin response to sugar free things, and some research suggests sugar free things give you a craving for more sweets! Give yourself real sugar but watch your calories. Also, if it has sugar alcohols instead of sugar, it can make your bloated and gassy, and even have a laxative effect if consumed too much.

    -Exercise Physiologist
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    Going over your TDEE causes weight gain not, specific foods.
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    focus less on how many calories a food has, and more on the craving. What is it you are craving exactly?
    texture? the specific flavor? once you can pinpoint which part of eating the food is most important you can
    find healthier options, or just eat the real thing in smaller amounts.

    in anycase, i'm not satisfied with a doll sized portion. I want as much food as possible, while still being satisfying.
    so that usually means finding a lower fat version, but not completely fat free.
    like eating frozen yogurt instead of full fat ice cream, or the extra whipped ice cream instead of the full fat version.
    they taste just as good as the real thing to me, and I can have more of it.

    with the jello, I guess it's just up to you.
    1 serving of reg. jello is only a but more than a hundred calories. maybe 200, but the point is,
    in a day of eating say 1500 cal, that doesn't seem like much, as long as it works for you.
    if on the other hand it's just a gateway to wanting more, then you would need to experiment with what does work.
    some people have to cut out any sweets, sometimes even fruit.
  • terriejones
    terriejones Posts: 518 Member
    If you used artificial sweeteners in the amounts they give lab rats, then yes, It would be bad for you.
  • Bevkus
    Bevkus Posts: 274 Member
    Love the stuff. Eat it almost every day.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    Probably contains aspartame for an artificial sweetener. This converts in the body to formaldehyde, a major toxin, it is used to preserve dead bodies. You can still get an insulin response to sugar free things, and some research suggests sugar free things give you a craving for more sweets! Give yourself real sugar but watch your calories. Also, if it has sugar alcohols instead of sugar, it can make your bloated and gassy, and even have a laxative effect if consumed too much.

    -Exercise Physiologist

    Lol...So do tomatoes dude...In larger quantities...And citrus juices do as well.

    ETA: The above response was with respect to aspartame. Agree with the sugar alcohol part, that stuff will mess you up.
  • sweetnlow30
    sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
    I enjoy the taste of jello buti can't eat the sugar free kind. It makes me incredibly bloated and uncomfortable. I was even checked for gallbladder issues before I realized it was aspartame that was causing my stomach pain. There is nothing wrong with sugar free jello unless you are sensitive to the sweetener like I am. I can still have Splenda in moderation though. Even stevia makes me dizzy so my options are limited.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404

    peer reviewed ftw!!!!
  • kaypoole29
    kaypoole29 Posts: 2
    I agree with Katy_trail. It is really about staying within your calorie count. Since I have joined MFP February 2013, I have taken some different steps on changing the way I eat, but it has not been drastic. I want to feel like I am making a LIFESTYLE change, not putting myself on a diet. I don't deprive myself of certain things because I don't want to be in a situation of over-eating something that is not good for me. The main thing that helps is exercise. I love the fact that when I track my exercise time, I'm getting more calories that I can have added to my tracker. Although I don't go over, I just love seeing that I am well within my daily calorie intake.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    YUMMY! One of my favorite treats - sugar free jello w/cool whip and bananas and/or berries! Oh yes!
  • KathrynKennewell108
    KathrynKennewell108 Posts: 72 Member
    Probably contains aspartame for an artificial sweetener. This converts in the body to formaldehyde, a major toxin, it is used to preserve dead bodies. You can still get an insulin response to sugar free things, and some research suggests sugar free things give you a craving for more sweets! Give yourself real sugar but watch your calories. Also, if it has sugar alcohols instead of sugar, it can make your bloated and gassy, and even have a laxative effect if consumed too much.

    -Exercise Physiologist

    Exactly!!!
  • KathrynKennewell108
    KathrynKennewell108 Posts: 72 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404

    Are you gullible enough to take advice on food from a government website? Go directly to reputable scientific research for answers. I wish people would get thoroughly educated before flouting opinions like they are in a position to.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404

    Are you gullible enough to take advice on food from a government website? Go directly to reputable scientific research for answers. I wish people would get thoroughly educated before flouting opinions like they are in a position to.

    I thought the registered dietician would be a trustworthy source. This is what he said..."Artificial sweeteners are fine. These have been extensively researched and there is no need to fear them." Then gave the source below. I shouldn't trust him?

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,272 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404

    Are you gullible enough to take advice on food from a government website? Go directly to reputable scientific research for answers. I wish people would get thoroughly educated before flouting opinions like they are in a position to.

    Yet on a recent thread, posters were asked for reputable scientific studies showing artificial sweeteners IN SENSIBLE MODERATE AMOUNTS were dangerous and none could be provided.

    Eat artificial sweetners or dont - and in answer to OP, I think a sugar free jello here and there is fine - but enough of this over zealous scare mongering about it.
  • toomuchbootyindapants
    toomuchbootyindapants Posts: 811 Member
    Will it stop you from losing weight? At only 40-80 cals extra per day? Uhm, not unless you're eating a bucket of it...and not moving much. It might not be "the healthiest snack" by some fear mongers' reasoning but it has gelatin in it - good for the joints and bones!
  • LauraW1219
    LauraW1219 Posts: 71 Member
    I eat it. What else can you eat for a snack that's 10 calories, no fat, the biggie NO CARBS, and it has protein in it. People will say good and bad in it, but I figure it's better then what I used to eat that made me 44 pounds heavier.
  • favreervaf
    favreervaf Posts: 54 Member
    From Pubmed.gov about artificial sweeteners .. not that I am into them much at all myself but you don't need to be scared of them.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367404

    Are you gullible enough to take advice on food from a government website? Go directly to reputable scientific research for answers. I wish people would get thoroughly educated before flouting opinions like they are in a position to.

    Agreed. The government also tells us that milk is healthy because the milk industry is such a big part of our economy. We are the only species to drink milk after infancy. And it isn't even human milk, it's from a pregnant cow. Cow's milk is made for a baby cow to grow larger in a short amount of time. It has IGF-1 factors, and 15 different variations of androgenic hormones. Puss cells, and casien which is known to cause cancer in large amounts. This is probably the reason for early development in children in schools, acne, inflammation, and other problems.

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