Sugar substitutes

[swimbikerun 1,045]

Just a link I found on sugar substitutes. Don't know if people are using them or just regular sugar in smaller amounts.

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm397711.htm

[James Marusek 5,244]

Sugar is my kryptonite. After surgery I stay away from the stuff. I check food labels on ingredients. If sugar or high fructose corn Syrup shows up as one of the main ingredient, I avoid that product.

Generally I substitute Splenda and Stevia as an alternatives to sugar.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I'm a "just smaller amounts" kinda guy. Some of those sweeteners are not only just plain nasty, they are also toxic. I'm going with mother nature.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Most of the artificial sweetners are O.K. They have just gotten bad P.R. from groups that are hell bent on destroying the reputation of man-made products.

Today there is also the choice of many natural artificial sweeteners such as Stevia.

[Rena's got this 274]

I do both. I use splenda in my tea, and whenever I eat a bowl of Cereal. Sometimes though, I'll just skip the splenda and go with the sugar. I haven't really noticed a difference, since I eat/drink so little of either one of them.

[mickally 95]

I really enjoy Monk Fruit it's all natural with very little after taste just go easy on it because it is very sweet.

[LousPeachy 100]

Does fruit flavored Stevia contain sugar?