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Sugar Substitute?

pinupkitt3n
pinupkitt3n Posts: 14 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hi there!

I am kind of obsessed with Splenda. I put it in my coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, pretty much everything. I've heard that Splenda isn't great in terms of sugar substitutes and being "good" for me.

What other sugar substitutes should I look into? Thanks for any help! I'm new here. :)

Replies

  • Elliemisaurus
    Elliemisaurus Posts: 56 Member
    Stevia! :)
  • BCSMama
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    I try to use Stevia in my coffee and honey in most everything else that I need to sweeten.
  • pinupkitt3n
    pinupkitt3n Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you!

    I've also heard of Agave nectar or something like that? Is that healthy?
  • jenhanke
    jenhanke Posts: 24 Member
    Agave nectar is a great one! You don't need much because it's pretty sweet naturally. I'm a Splenda freak too... gotta try new things!
  • pinupkitt3n
    pinupkitt3n Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks!!
  • GamerLady
    GamerLady Posts: 359 Member
    Stevia for sure!
  • BunnieMommie
    BunnieMommie Posts: 680 Member
    I like Stevia (Truvia), honey and agave.
  • HomesteadHoney
    HomesteadHoney Posts: 11
    Stevia! I have a jar for home use and have packets by 'Now' brand that I carry w me in a zip-type snack bag.
    It is from an herb and not a man-made chemical.
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