Artificial Sweetener

try different brands of Stevia. I've tried 3-4 and only like the Trader Joe version so far....
I thought Truvia was disgusting. You also have to be careful not to use too much stevia, or everything tastes bitter!

Love threads like this.

People won't eat 'chemical ****' but then go on about treats, various cakes etc and then even negate to bear in mind that the simple fact animals have hormones added and eat food covered by pesticides that are full of chemicals.

Logic fail?

You seem a little quick to judge. Not sure why you want to tear people down instead of offering helpful information. That's what these threads are for, right? People have questions and other people offer information to help answer the OP's question.

There's enough negativity in the world already, let's keep it as positive as possible. Everyone is fighting their own battle, no need to ridicule.

Agreed! What works for one person may not work for another. Not all of us want to cut out all of the treats, especially homemade ones in which we can control the ingredients. I'm trying to lose weight and be healthier but not remove all of the joy I find in cooking and eating.

Nectresse is the only artificial sweetener that I can stand. I use it in my coffee and oatmeal.

Radical idea, but how about none? Just grow to enjoy the taste of whatever you're sweetening. The obvious question I have is if you don't like the taste of what you're consuming and have to put too much thought in to changing it why consume it at all?

I tend to prefer natural brown sugar, but will get most of my sugar-craving from natural fruits.

Now and again will have a diet soda.

Will drink tea without sugar if I feel too close to my calorie limit or will sacrifice another carbohydrate in the day, if I want a little brown sugar in my tea.

I started dieting at about 192 lbs, although only began Myfitnesspal ten days ago, to help me track calories, more to maintain when I reach my goal weight.

This morning was 169.2, but still have about an inch of fat around my last place to lose, my oblique's.

Even with a little sugar tend to lose just under half a pound a day, eating about 1300 calories per day.

try different brands of Stevia. I've tried 3-4 and only like the Trader Joe version so far....
I thought Truvia was disgusting. You also have to be careful not to use too much stevia, or everything tastes bitter!

I've noticed that Stevia tastes different, from brand to brand. Some brands are very bitter for me also. I've found a brand that is really quite good tasting... for me. I also like the taste of Truvia, but am not thrilled with the added chemistry, so, since I've found a brand of a more natural stevia that works for me, I'm a happy camper.

In-short - don't assume that all stevia products are the same.

I use Sweet Leaf Natural Stevia Sweetner on my strawberries and it tastes very good.

I don't really like an of them but have heard good things about Truvia...just haven't tried it yet...

It is the worst tasting of the bunch. It's a brand of stevia.

Actually, not true.

Truvia is actually VERY low in stevia (about 1%, used to give it a 'natural' ingredient list) and is about 99% erythritol. Erythritol is one of the few sugar alcohols that both tastes good (I find stevia nasty also), and doesn't cause the stomach upset or glycemic spikes still seen with others such as sorbitol and maltitol.

I give this mostly from a diabetics standpoint, but keep in mind that Splenda, while tasting good, includes so much maltodextrin (a starch) as to still spike most diabetics at least somewhat.

If you're NOT a diabetic (or insulin-resistant for a variety of possible health reason), natural honey or agave nectar/syrup are some good-tasting choices.

Ok, so what's ok to use? My trainer used to tell me to stay away from them all, but I also realize that too much real sugar isn't the way to go either. I cannot tolerate sorbitol or aspartame, they both give me migraines. I have also had issues with Splenda giving me some digestive problems. I truthfully cannot stand the taste of artificial sweeteners, and can tell immediately if something has artificial sweetener in it when i taste it. Any suggestions on better options? I have used honey on several occasions, but sparingly. Have folks tried and liked Stevia? Thanks in advance!

Sugar.....in moderation.

I've recently stopped drinking diet soda...because of the dangers of aspartame. A friend is a neurosurgeon...and he says that there is hard evidence to prove that the damage to brain cells is beyond what is being reported. The impact to the nervous system in general - is detrimental. New studies are showing that while you consume a food with aspartame in it...your brain sends the signal of "euphoria" while brain cells are actually dying off. So - we all know there is alot of research out there...and you have to do what is best for you...but...

..just food for thought....http://www.naturodoc.com/library/nutrition/aspartame.htm

I agree with others that encouraged you to consider stevia - so many versions of it - you'll find one you like.
Agave is awesome.
A little regular sugar - is way better for you than the artificial things out there.... IMHO.

Best of luck on your journey.