Sweeteners

VixFit2011
VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
edited September 26 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone here know any info on using stevia or splenda as a sweetener? I would like to avoid using sugar in my morning coffee or in iced tea.

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  • SaLandrum
    SaLandrum Posts: 141 Member
    Splenda is an artificial sweetener - and I steer away from those period.

    Stevia is a natural product that is sweet. I used it in my coffee and it did have a unique after taste, but it is not bad. (added benefit - Stevia provides natural fiber)
  • kquist16
    kquist16 Posts: 6
    Splenda is just as bad as all those artificial sweeteners out there - stay away from it if you can.

    Stevia is MUCH better for you!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Does anyone here know any info on using stevia or splenda as a sweetener? I would like to avoid using sugar in my morning coffee or in iced tea.

    Sure...use splenda or pesticide...same thing.

    Stevia is the best but not all are created equal. The 2 brands that I use that have minimal to no processing are TruVia and Stevia in the Raw. 0 calories, no impact on insulin and taste great. I put it in my water, on my oatmeal, in my coffee, on my greek yogurt. Heck I'd put it on my wife if she'd let me.

    There ya go Michael....you went to far....AGAIN!!!! Sorry. Stevia is awesome. I even bake with it.
  • paubanda
    paubanda Posts: 34
    iI have been using TRUVIA and i have to say it's way better then splenda and eqaul!
  • VixFit2011
    VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
    Thank you everyone! I prefer stevia too but was curious for more info which all of you really helped. Truvia is excellent. I used a store brand once and it was terrible. I saw today in my combination of breakfast (sugar in coffee and oatmeal) and sugar in kefir made me go over the goal amount of sugar....Yikes!!
  • VixFit2011
    VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
    Just another note on sweeteners. Years ago I used Equal and got heart palpatations which ceased when I stopped using it.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Just another note on sweeteners. Years ago I used Equal and got heart palpatations which ceased when I stopped using it.

    Good to know. Wow...that's just crazy.
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