Kitchen

[Nightowlz]

ITA with Stevia if you don't want to use regular sugar. They have it at iHerb in liquid, powder & crystal forms in different flavors. I don't use any artificial sweeteners. Check out Sweet Poison. http://www.sweetpoison.com/

[funwun]

Honestly, I just use sugar in moderation and I consider myself pretty health conscious

[Goldengate8361]

Splenda.

[scotnovel]

On 6/7/2014 KYToby said:

You are going to get conflicting opinions fro all sides on this board, and I should point out that no one responding is any sort of expert. It is all opinion.

My doctors tell me that they are fine to use -- particularly in smaller amounts. I use between three to six packets per day total, and they (my endocrinologist and nephrologist) have told me not to be concerned. They told me to use whichever I preferred.

Again, you will see a lot of people responding here. Many will copy and paste from various quack websites, filled with nothing but junk science. Some will suggest natural alternatives, and others will post information stating these alternatives are just as bad.

My advice is if you are concerned is to speak with your physician.

great response

[FunkyHulaGirl]

You have to look at who's doing the studies. Often the ones financed by companies that use artificial sweeteners in their products will "confirm" that they're perfectly safe. Also, it's perfectly legal for companies to do as many studies as they want until they get the results they want. I'll stick with independent studies that have no vested interest in the outcome, thank you - I'm not going to take chances with my health.

[Nightowlz]

They also make Honey into crystals called Nektar natural honey crystals.

[radimage]

Artificial sweeteners scare me.

I'll take my chances with good old natural sugar.

Everything in moderation....unless it's poison.

[willdob3]

I do not use any artificial sweeteners; I use only pure stevia powder extract - no fillers added.

I do not consume any sugars, including honey. I do not feel they are healthy choices for me.

[redtabby]

It was hard but I learned to drink my coffee black, after drinking it with cream and sugar for thirty plus years. I rarely bake but when I do I use recipes that call for applesauce, honey, or maple syrup for sweetener. Artificial sweeteners are artificial, processed. It is best to avoid them for that reason. My husband and I are eating fresh as much as possible, eschewing processed foods.

[RainyDayGal]

Definitely not Splenda.

I have tried Stevia and don't like the taste of it at all. As much as I'd rather not use sugar I do use it because I haven't found anything I like as much. I need to try the raw sugar.