Your take on 'Splenda'

There are so many mixed "reviews" or feelings about the use of Splenda that I am more than confused these days. When my dad was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, about 30 years ago, it was a tough switch to completely leave out the sugar among all his other favorite foods. Then he was introduced to the pink and blue packets, none of which he cares for because of the after taste. Then Splenda came along, taste more like sugar than anything else and allows for some sweetness in his life without compromising his body. I was happy for him.
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)?

Tags: Splenda, Sweetener

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Permalink Reply by Lauren Herzog on November 22, 2008 at 7:07am

It's actually not a catch, it's a "soluble" type of fiber that can be dissolved in liquids, gels, etc.. It does help with digestive health, but I agree that the insoluble fiber that you get in whole food sources can not be completely replaced with these types of fiber.

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Permalink Reply by Barbara on March 11, 2010 at 3:47pm

SPlenda and Equal and artificial sweeteners are a big NO in my world. I know two holistic nutritional biochemists and both tell me "no way." Raw honey and agave seem to be okay to use in moderation.