Artificial sweeteners and Health

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Have you ever tried Stevia? It's an herb that is naturally sweet' date=' and it has 0 calories and 0 carbs, so it is a great substitute for artificial sweeteners. You can buy it at any health food store, and some grocery stores carry it as well with all the other sweeteners.

I usually drink plain Water, but when I want something different, I make myself some iced herb tea- I brew it by the gallon and keep it in the refrigerator, and I sweeten it either with plain sugar or honey. My favorite flavors of herb tea are Red Zinger and any kind of mint.[/quote']

I will use stevia only if it is not another artificial sweetener. Even though it is plant based, it would seem a lot of processing is required. What do you think?

[No game 14,437]

Oh fiddle when you have it figured out let me know!!

I quit all sugars real and artificial in all foods 1 year before surgery...

Well you know what happens in this surgery everything has fake sugar in it, so I feel like I am back at square one.

I say that because I am drinking flavored water drops everyday and I just can't bring myself to drink plain Water.< /p>

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I just tried some true lime and put 1 packet in 30 oz? Is this sound like the right ratio of true lime to Water? It was a little weak, but maybe that is how it is supposed to taste. How much true lime do you mix into water, you true lime experts?

[thenerd 33]

I think it's supposed to be for a 16.9 oz bottle, but I usually add it to 24 or 32 oz...I'm weird and like the flavor weak.