Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 Sorry, I can't help you there. I use splenda and LOVE it!! leigh fl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 It is in my Optimum Nutrition Protein powder and I also have some packets that I use on occassion. I like it and haven't had any problems. Andy > Does anyone use a natural sweetner called Stevia? > > I ran across some articles on it today, and have never heard of it > before. Sounds like from some of the articles, the FDA has some huge > problem with the herb, but I haven't found any articles pointing to > why exactly. Anyways, here is one of the links that I found: > > http://www.stevia.net/ > > Thanks, > > Todd > > C2Day32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 I use it occasionally, but I'm not really fond of the flavour... it's licorice-y (the black kind, not the Red Vines kind). I prefer Splenda for anything that I use artificial sweetener in, although it's extremely rare that I use any at all. Stevia is a perfectly safe sweetener though, it's been used overseas for more than a decade. Jen B. > Does anyone use a natural sweetner called Stevia? > > I ran across some articles on it today, and have never heard of it > before. Sounds like from some of the articles, the FDA has some huge > problem with the herb, but I haven't found any articles pointing to > why exactly. Anyways, here is one of the links that I found: > > http://www.stevia.net/ > > Thanks, > > Todd > > C2Day32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 I like this article about sweeteners. (click here or paste into browser) http://www.holisticmed.com/sweet/sweet.txt I don't use Stevia because it's so expensive, but I'm interested in using it. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 I think stevia has a funky taste especially as an after-taste. I can't stand it even though it would fit my long-haired, organic-food kinda lifestyle. I also use Splenda even though it's probably not that great in large doses over a lifetime.... I have noticed that since I've been on the BFL-style of eating that my craving for sweet has dropped considerably. The other day I forgot to put a packet of Splenda in my coffee and it really tasted good to me. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Jodie Austin > Does anyone use a natural sweetner called Stevia? > Thanks, > > Todd > > C2Day32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 I too have noticed a change in my desire for sweets. I also notice that I don't particularly like fried foods (on my free day). I had a donut this past weekend and I truly could only taste the oil and dumped it after two bites. Now that's change. My biggest craving is salt. So, on my free day, I have chips and salsa and/or pretzels to get it in. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 You guys are lucky. My choclate cravings are still huge and a bear to fight some days. What I do notice is on my free day after I chow on doughnuts and coffee how crappy I feel. However, as of yet, it is not enough to stop me from indulging !! lol Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 In a message dated 1/29/2003 7:26:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, jodiegm@... writes: > I have noticed that since I've been on the BFL-style of eating that > my craving for sweet has dropped considerably. The other day I > forgot to put a packet of Splenda in my coffee and it really tasted > good to me. > > Has anyone else experienced something like this? > Absolutely, without a doubt! Last Saturday on my freeday I did not eat one cookie, piece of cake, candy, ...nothing! Knock me over with a feather. I would normally have a new box of chocolate covered Oreos waiting for me. The only sweet thing I had all day was a Starbucks tall cafe mocha (mmmmm). I wasn't holding back...just didn't crave it. How about that?! Kelley Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 Yes, your cravings will change. I still have a craving for sweets but free day takes care of it. Also, the craving is less than it used to be. As for Stevia, I like it in Coffee or the Protein Powder that has it. Otherwise, I use Splenda since Stevia has a funny taste in everything else, but maybe you could get used to it. Andy --- In bodyforlife , " jodiegm333 <jodiegm@m...> " > I have noticed that since I've been on the BFL-style of eating that > my craving for sweet has dropped considerably. The other day I > forgot to put a packet of Splenda in my coffee and it really tasted > good to me. > > Has anyone else experienced something like this? > > Jodie > Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 I went over to my GF apartment last night, and it smelled like brownies, although her roommate was cooking chinese food. Something really strange must be happening to my sense of smell! This has happened a few times lately with other things. Is this normal? I know it's slightly off topic.... Todd > Yes, your cravings will change. I still have a craving for sweets > but free day takes care of it. Also, the craving is less than it > used to be. > > As for Stevia, I like it in Coffee or the Protein Powder that has > it. Otherwise, I use Splenda since Stevia has a funny taste in > everything else, but maybe you could get used to it. > > Andy > > --- In bodyforlife , " jodiegm333 <jodiegm@m...> " > I > have noticed that since I've been on the BFL-style of eating that > > my craving for sweet has dropped considerably. The other day I > > forgot to put a packet of Splenda in my coffee and it really tasted > > good to me. > > > > Has anyone else experienced something like this? > > > > Jodie > > Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 > The only sweet thing I had all day was a Starbucks tall cafe mocha (mmmmm). Yeah! Try it with their Cherry Flavored Syrup -- a " Chocolate Covered Cherry " ! Probably equal to 6 BFL meals, but yum!!!!! Bob White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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