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If possible, use xylitol. Limiting your sugar intake is good, but the problem is that then you generally end up polluting your body with unnatural stuff that is much worse, such as aspartame. If that's the choice, then I'd use the real thing in moderation.
Xylitol makes me sick - literally - I can't tolerate it and it can be fatal to both cats and dogs even in small doses (so you I have to ask - how can be that great for humans?). Splenda is no better than aspartame as far as being good for you. Look at the research on the chemically engineered sweetners like aspartameand the genetic engineered sweetners like Splenda. I use Stevia once in a while - I have grown the herb in my garden but there are also FDA warnings about Stevia.
We have almost identical thread going in the Health Section, so I'm just going to copy and paste my reply.
Stevia is the healthiest sugar substitute, but a lot of people don't like a sort of licorice aftertaste that it has.
The best tasting Stevia that I've encountered comes in a liquid form from Body Ecology.
And of course, there is honey and maple syrup, although they are my least favorite. If you have to use sugar, chose a raw brown one over the white one.
I don't ever use Splenda or any other artifical sweeteners.
My husband is diabetic and cannot use sugar so he used Splenda - not the best for him but he likes the taste the best of all the artificial sweeteners.
Sugar is bad but artificial sweeteners are worse. Honey and maple sugar (as previously stated) are alternatives that don't raise the blood glucose quickly. Applesauce adds moisture and is good as a substitute for oil but doesn't really sweeten foods THAT much.
Funny thing about sugar ... the more you eat, the more you want and the less you taste the natural sugar in fresh fruits. Give up sugar and you'll be surprised how sweet an apple, a pear or even blueberries taste.
Xylitol makes me sick - literally - I can't tolerate it and it can be fatal to both cats and dogs even in small doses (so you I have to ask - how can be that great for humans?)
[quote=HereOnMars;16227931]Sugar is bad but artificial sweeteners are worse. Honey and maple sugar (as previously stated) are alternatives that don't raise the blood glucose quickly. Applesauce adds moisture and is good as a substitute for oil but doesn't really sweeten foods THAT much.
Funny thing about sugar ... the more you eat, the more you want and the less you taste the natural sugar in fresh fruits. Give up sugar and you'll be surprised how sweet an apple, a pear or even blueberries taste.[/QUO
Although honey is nutritionally superior to sugar, diabetics should only eat a small amount of honey. Yes, it metabolizes in the body at a slower rate, but it is still isn't the best food for a diabetic to eat and basically it has the same molecular composition of sugar (honey has more water). I'm talking about diabetics, like my husband, who control their blood sugar through diet.
I'm starting to include local honey in my diet - hoping it will help me with allergies.
If they are not good for health… is there any commercially available natural sugar free substitute that is in market? If so, could you suggest one that can be used as a natural sugar substitute in the beverage?
No to Saccharin and no to Aspartame. Splenda just taste funny. Don't like any of the substitutes. I use organic, unbleached raw sugar - very little of it.
No to Saccharin and no to Aspartame. Splenda just taste funny. Don't like any of the substitutes. I use organic, unbleached raw sugar - very little of it.
Im with ya there. aspartame came to the market because of the illegal dealings of Donald Rumsfeld. there is nothing about this product that is good for people. FDA should get it off the market.
agave is a great substitute for sweetener, it doesn't send your body into sugar fits
Traditional sugar doesn't have anything but blank calories in it, there are better choices and artificial isn't it.
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If that's the choice, then I'd use the real thing in moderation.
Sugar Substitutes/Sweeteners
