why Splenda instead of other sweeteners?

My understanding is that Splenda tastes more like real sugar, and its better for you than nautrasweet.... Rhonda
 
Also, Splenda is not supposed to have the cancer causing chemicals as it is made from real sugar. I have never baked with it but I drink one to two cups of coffee a day and I put one packet in my coffee to replace the sugar. There is no after taste at all. I like Splenda a lot!:7
 
It's made from real sugar but used for dieters? Sounds too good to be true. How many calories does a packet have?
 
Splenda = Headaches for me

I used Splenda for a couple of months and YES it tastes VERY good! Just like sugar! BUT! I got big time headaches from using it. I would wake up in the mornings with pounding headaches. I stopped using it and the headaches went away! This could be just me though.
 
Instead of Splenda, I use Stevia (low glycemic, much sweeter than sugar so you use a very small amount, used in Japanese sugar free foods for decades, helps prevent cavities) or agave nectar (sweeter than sugar, low glycemic). Of course, if you're buying something from the store, you have less choice. Splenda is probably better than nutrasweet or any of the artificial sweetners, but exacly HOW do they make it?
 
>Kathryn: where do you buy your Stevia? I have heard of it but
>never have seen it around. Thnks.
>Jen
>
Jen,
I buy mine at natural food/health food stores. You might also be able to get it online. The cheapest brand seems to be "Now". I use the liquid for beverages (just 3-4 drops are enough for a tall glass of water or other beverage). Better to start out with too little than too much. It's very sweet, and if you use too much, it begiins to taste bitter.
 
I have bought Stevia (powder) at the grocery store - it's stocked with the artificial sweeteners.

Erica
 
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