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Artificial Sweeteners

ursulamajor

Posted: 24 August 2008 03:58 AM

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I am going off sugar, honey, syrups - maple and corn, and was wondering what are the artificial sweeteners available and which is the best option.

I did aspartame for some time years back till I was told it was the worst option; i went back to sugar. but now need to give up the calories.

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bwoods

Posted: 24 August 2008 05:30 AM

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Artificial sweeteners are shrouded in controversy. Most of them have aspartame, which, as you mentioned, cause more damage to your body than actual sugar.

From what I've researched, the healthier alternatives to sugar, are natural sugar alternatives like Xylitol (found in strawberries and some vegetables) and Stevia which is an herb

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Posted: 28 September 2008 11:05 AM

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ursulamajor - 24 August 2008 03:58 AM
I was told it was the worst option

General rule: the less processed, the better.

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johnmichael

Posted: 06 October 2008 09:31 PM

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Ive read that xylitol, a artificial sweetener, is most likely to be the best artificial sweetener. Its safe and nutricious.

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nitesky

Posted: 08 October 2008 03:49 AM

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Just don't overdo it I guess. Exceeding the 6 to 8 grams of recommended Xylitol for oral care can cause stomach discomfort and above 40 grams a day as sweetener might cause diarrhea

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pinkcamellia

Posted: 08 October 2008 09:00 PM

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Where can you find xylitol? Is this also the same like aspertame the sweetener in sodas?

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fjoones

Posted: 24 November 2008 01:37 AM

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For diabetes patiets they are sensitive in getting sugar ontheir body. There is a natural plant based suagr that is good for diabetic person it is calle stevia.

[ Edited: 02 December 2008 09:19 PM by fjoones ]

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mcavoy111

Posted: 26 November 2008 01:06 AM

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For artificial sugar do not use saccharin it is cancerous and worst of them all. Aspartame is a bit good but it has side effects like causing migraine and other allergice reactions. The best that I have read is splenda or sucralose.

[ Edited: 03 December 2008 10:41 AM by mcavoy111 ]

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Posted: 14 December 2008 08:06 PM

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mcavoy111 - 26 November 2008 01:06 AM
For artificial sugar do not use saccharin it is cancerous and worst of them all. Aspartame is a bit good but it has side effects like causing migraine and other allergice reactions. The best that I have read is splenda or sucralose.

Splenda is a terrific substitute and does not have that bitter aftertaste as most do.

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johnmichael

Posted: 11 February 2009 07:19 PM

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Are artificial sweeteners bad for our body?

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mcavoy111

Posted: 22 February 2009 06:35 PM

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What are the health benefits of artificial sweeteners?

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cj1164

Posted: 02 March 2009 11:46 AM

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johnmichael - 11 February 2009 07:19 PM
Are artificial sweeteners bad for our body?

I have heard the same thing but have not seen any actual studies nor has it been publicized via newspaper, magazine or television.

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