Stevia?

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bett_boop
bett_boop Posts: 89 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard great things about stevia- I haven't tried it but would like to, I'm not overly fond of other sweetners in their 'granulated' form but love diet coke etc, just wondered if anyone could tell me what its like? is there anyway to get it in the uk? I have looked up stock-lists but not sure if they are all that trustworthy. (ebay etc)

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  • concealedpearl
    concealedpearl Posts: 206
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    the first time, it tasted a bit bitter...but now its OK...don't use a lot, you should be ok with a half a packet.
    I am not sure about whether you can get in the UK or not.
  • lutzsher
    lutzsher Posts: 1,153 Member
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    Most health food or natural food stores will carry it.
  • sethandjane
    sethandjane Posts: 74 Member
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    I used to use a ton of Splenda, but then my natural/wholistic doctor (who I'm seeing for infertility issues) said that she recommends/prefers Stevia over Splenda since Splenda is sugar that has gone through a chemical-chlorination process. I use Stevia now and don't have any issues. I really just use it in my coffee, but I find that I usually use/need less than how much Splenda I used to use. Good luck!
  • Misdy
    Misdy Posts: 81 Member
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    I have stevia in my coffee every morning. I noticed the different taste the first few times but not at all anymore so I highly recommend it :)
  • Shellitz
    Shellitz Posts: 188
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    I use it in my tea every morning now. I find it super sweet so i don't use anywhere near as much as I would of normal sugar or equal.

    Here in Australia it is available in the supermarket - same section as the sugar and artificial sweetners.
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
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    I don't like it at all. It gives me a really bad after taste, just like splenda.
  • 1953Judith
    1953Judith Posts: 325 Member
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    I really wanted it to work for me, but it gives me stomach cramps. I am the only one I know who has had this reaction though.
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
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    I really wanted it to work for me, but it gives me stomach cramps. I am the only one I know who has had this reaction though.

    It gives me a really bad headache.
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
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    I don't like it at all. It gives me a really bad after taste, just like splenda.

    That's how I felt about it. I heard you can buy the herb / plant variety though to save money. I guess they carry it at lots of nurseries...
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
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    I don't like the after taste so I stick with Splenda (or the generic brand at the stores).
  • imafatloser
    imafatloser Posts: 31
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    I use stevia liquid drops in my morning coffee. It does have a little different taste than table sugar, but after using it for a few days I never looked back.

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