Your take on 'Splenda'
Anyway, I have used Splenda on and off. I have experimented making certain baked foods with it, added to lemonade and iced tea, in my coffee or hot tea, etc. All of which tasted fine to me, not like sugar, but acceptable to me.
I have never had the runs, a migraine or felt dizzy after using Splenda. Again, I use very little, just as I would sugar. But then there are some articles that talk about this product like it's the next killer.
I just want to know, what is your take on using this particular artificial sweetener (Succralose)?
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Permalink Reply by David on -
I personally avoid sugar and use artificial sweetener's, including Splenda. I think everybody must always pay close attention to see if any of these types of artificial sweets, have adverse symptoms. There is probably never a pure "free lunch" so all ingredients should probably be used with moderation.
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Permalink Reply by Metroknow on -
I avoid Splenda religiously, in favor of very moderate sugar consumption (preferably raw sugar). The chemical concoction that is splenda is not worth the risk, for me, to displace the 14 calories in raw sugar.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Newton on -
I've never really used Splenda, and don't have any plans to in the future.
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Permalink Reply by Andrew Scott on -
I don't know what to believe now, so I don't add sugar or salt to anything; I think that there is already enough sugar and salt in things anyway.
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Permalink Reply by Slim on -
I believe Splenda is like everything else that can be abused. I recently had lunch with a friend who told me that he doesn't use any item with the "ose" in the ingredient list, since it is derived and made from sugar, which can be addictive for him. I'd figure I have given up enough addictive behaviors already (alcohol, all real sugar filled items, all flour-based foods and maintain a very low fat content). I recently stopped using salt altogether. I am not about to give up a no calorie sweetener that is suitable for people with diabetes. What's next, give up sex?
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Permalink Reply by Susana on -
I have never used Splenda or any other sweetener. I use only raw sugar when cooking or for my espresso, which is very strong. For other things such tea or cappuccino, I got used to drink it without it since the beginning.
As Andrew mentioned before, there is already sugar in all products already.
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Permalink Reply by Fake Food Free on
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I avoid Splenda at all costs. It makes me feel horrible. I am trying very hard to eliminate all artificial sweeteners. I believe in the real thing. Sugar is fine in moderation. It is much better than filling the body with chemicals which is really what artificial sweeteners are. Even if they are derived from sugar there is still manufacturing going on there.
Ask the Dietitian - I am so glad to see your opinion on this. I have always had a problem with the ADA supporting artificial sweeteners for health and weight loss. Working with other nutritionists and RDs that were constantly promoting aspartame and sucralose for health is a major reason I was motivated to start my blog.
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Permalink Reply by Caitlin on -
I avoid Splenda, especially after a professor in biochemistry, as well as a professor in organic chemistry both told me they wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I don't care who says it's ok, I don't want chlorinated sugar molecules running through my body.
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Permalink Reply by SpinDiva on -
I would like to thank everyone here for your honest opinions and thoughts on the Splenda issue. I also agree that it is best to eat the real thing in moderation than the fake thing all together. I have been introduced to Stevia for my diabetic dad and I have tried it myself in tea and it's OK, takes getting used to. I will probably stick with raw sugar for now and just cut back on the amount of other foods that are metabolized like sugar as well as sugar itself.
Thanks again everyone!
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Permalink Reply by njwoods on
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hello all,
I would really avoid the Splenda as it is a chemical product. You could try Stevia which is a plant base sweetener.
If you can find it, get the leaves as they taste much better and no after taste like some of it. You only need such a tiny amount as it is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar.
good health....colon cleansing
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Permalink Reply by Lauren Herzog on -
I wouldn't recommend it. There have been several studies that have found that artificial sweeteners like Splenda actually can negatively impact your heath. They are sweeter than natural cane sugar, almost fooling your taste buds and other satiety receptors. It has been hypothesized that this negative calorie balance is actually causing us to eat MORE to compensate. Those who regularly use artificial sweeteners like this may be at higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, and other chronic health condition like high blood pressure, and diabetes. Backwards right? And guess what, I saw a commercial this afternoon for Splenda with FIBER. No wonder the American public is so confused.
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Permalink Reply by Susana on
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Splenda with fiber? What kind of fiber is inside? It is totally ridiculous! That sounds like another "catch" for consumers...
After so many years taking the fiber from everything, manufacturers are adding it to many products. Why don't get the fiber from the natural sources instead? ;)
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