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tcpowell25
tcpowell25 Posts: 292
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I've just realized that I have a sensitivity to the sugar substitutes such as Sweet and Low, Splenda, and Equal. For some reason, I get really bad headaches and body aches. I have no other choice than to eat regular refined sugar, so I guess. My question to you is, are there any other low calorie, low sugar substitutes out there without all the bad side effects?

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  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
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    truvia!
  • tameejean
    tameejean Posts: 197 Member
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    Yep, stevia. Truvia is a name brand, but stevia is the actual sweetner...it comes from a leaf. Personally, I prefer Kal (name brand) stevia.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
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    You don't need a sugar substitute, you just need to moderate the amount of sugar you consume.
  • Alee4nia
    Alee4nia Posts: 168 Member
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    try brown sugar...it's supposed to be healthier...
  • tcpowell25
    tcpowell25 Posts: 292
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    You don't need a sugar substitute, you just need to moderate the amount of sugar you consume.

    I've tried this and actually I've been doing pretty well. I'm basically trying to eliminate the use of refined sugar all together.
  • SKP1986
    SKP1986 Posts: 392 Member
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    I use truvia/stevia when I use sugar at all. It was suggested by my doctor and I love it.
  • tcpowell25
    tcpowell25 Posts: 292
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    Thanks I will try the stevia/truvia
  • 7destiny
    7destiny Posts: 31
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    I like Target's brand of stevia, inexpensive and works great.

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