Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Is the SBD feasible if you can't tolerate the taste of artificial sweeteners? Thanks. Jane Jane, that would be a hard question for anyone to answer, ummm I guess it really does depend on how much you enjoy sweets and your personal preference on what types of food you eat. There is nothing that says you have to sweeten anything that you eat. I know that's not really an answer either, IM sorry. Hugs Tina in CA Started SBD ....9/2/03 SW..... 183.5.....9/2/03 CW..... 178.0.....9/9/03 CW......176.0.....9/16/03 CW......175.0.....9/23/03 CW......173.0.....9/29/03 CW......172.0.....10/6/03 CW......169.5.....10/14/03 CW......168.5.....10/21/03 CW......169.5.....10/28/03 CW......167.5......11/4/03 CW......167.0......11/11/03 CW......166.0......11/18/03 CW......166.0......11/25/03 Total pounds.....17.5 Inches lost........40.5....IM soooooo excited and I just cant hide it........ GW........125-130 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jane, I too do not like most artificial sweeteners. However, Splenda is great, at first I had to use more than the 1:1 ratio (same amt. of splenda as sugar) but not now only a week into things. There is not an aftertaste like so many of the other sweeteners. I also use Florida Crystals Organic Pure Cane Sugar. It is low in carbs (0 fat, 16 calories, 4 carbs per teaspoon). Most groceries should have it. I get mine at Teeter. HTH, in NC started SBD 11-24-03 @ 225 -----Original Message-----From: wiewora Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:02 PMTo: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: artificial sweeteners Is the SBD feasible if you can't tolerate the taste of artificial sweeteners?Thanks.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Oh definetely! Actually, I think you would be a lot better off eliminating sweets altogether, rather than substituting the artificial sweeteners for real sugar. I have a hard time using anything that is not natural, and really question how safe these sweeteners really are. When doing other low carb diets before, i eventually discovered that my biggest problem was that I spent too much time trying to eat the same foods, but making them legal (SF candies and pop, " legal " cookes, cake, mashed potatoes, etc) The new, imitation foods just don't cut it, and I always ended up eating those, and still craving the real thing. Research has shown that some aritificial sweeteners may cause your blood sugar to rise, even if they don't have carbs. Your body still thinks you are getting those carb rich foods because it is something sweet. Anyway...now that I'm not eating hardly anything sweet, usually only 1 diet mtn dew or a cup of sf hot cocoa /day, I feel better and crave sweets less. Plus I'm eating, and enjoying more veggies. That said, I would hihgly suggest you not get into the habit if you don't have to. Most things made with art. sweeteners pretty much suck anyway. Reward yourself occasionally if you want, and eat something yummy. Jen At 02:01 AM 12/1/2003 -0000, you wrote: >Is the SBD feasible if you can't tolerate the taste of artificial >sweeteners? >Thanks. >Jane > > > >Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. > >For more on this WOE please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Isn't this cane sugar just like regular sugar? I would do some research, I really don't think it's legal and will have the same effect on your blood sugar as regular sugar does. Jen At 09:16 PM 11/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: > Jane, low in carbs (0 fat, 16 calories, 4 carbs per teaspoon). >Most groceries should have it. I get mine at Teeter. HTH, > in NC started SBD 11-24-03 @ 225 artificial sweeteners > > Is the SBD feasible if you can't tolerate the taste of artificial >sweeteners? >Thanks. >Jane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Yes it is regular cane sugar that has not been refined to death (it's more brown in color instead of white) . Yes it has a higher GI but if you can't use the artificial or other sweeteners that are out there, this one is much better than plain white refined sugar. I personally never have used much sugar on anything so I have not had a problem with this type of sugar- I don't have any sugar cravings or other extra cravings when I use it, perhaps because I have used this for over 3 years instead of regular white refined sugar for those few times I need sugar in something. So as long as you aren't using cups upon cups of this daily, a teaspoon or tablespoon shouldn't be too bad, if you can't use the artificial. I can't use things like Equal, fructose, saccharine, anything with aspartame etc. so I was happily surprised I can use Splenda without problems. As with anything on this "diet", use with "caution". I don't really like to think of something that is organic and natural as not being legal for me to use in my way of eating and I'm going to eat/use it. Just my views. Sorry to upset the apple cart...just was trying to give her an alternative that I use. ~ in NC -----Original Message-----From: Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 10:36 PMTo: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: artificial sweeteners Isn't this cane sugar just like regular sugar? I would do some research, Ireally don't think it's legal and will have the same effect on your bloodsugar as regular sugar does.Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Just discontinue eating sweets if that's what you mean. I never thought sweets or artificially sweetened items were essential. Naturally sweet items are available to eat. Do any eating plans designed to lose weight allow real sugars during the losing phase(s)? I am not familiar with all the plans that are available. Elaine A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. --Mark Twain Hello wiewora On Sunday, November 30, 2003, you wrote w> Is the SBD feasible if you can't tolerate the taste of artificial w> sweeteners? w> Thanks. w> Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Thanks everyone. I have never tried Splenda. The other sweeteners have a nasty taste to me. Jane -- In South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , " Boyd " <melissaboyd@e...> wrote: > Yes it is regular cane sugar that has not been refined to death (it's > more brown in color instead of white) . Yes it has a higher GI but if > you can't use the artificial or other sweeteners that are out there, > this one is much better than plain white refined sugar. I personally > never have used much sugar on anything so I have not had a problem with > this type of sugar- I don't have any sugar cravings or other extra > cravings when I use it, perhaps because I have used this for over 3 > years instead of regular white refined sugar for those few times I need > sugar in something. So as long as you aren't using cups upon cups of > this daily, a teaspoon or tablespoon shouldn't be too bad, if you can't > use the artificial. I can't use things like Equal, fructose, saccharine, > anything with aspartame etc. so I was happily surprised I can use > Splenda without problems. As with anything on this " diet " , use with > " caution " . I don't really like to think of something that is organic and > natural as not being legal for me to use in my way of eating and I'm > going to eat/use it. Just my views. Sorry to upset the apple > cart...just was trying to give her an alternative that I use. > > ~ in NC > > RE: artificial sweeteners > > > > Isn't this cane sugar just like regular sugar? I would do some > research, I > really don't think it's legal and will have the same effect on your > blood > sugar as regular sugar does. > Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Thanks for the info , very interesting. I just didn't want someone to think they could use this sugar in place of artificial, w/ the same results. I agree with you about the natural food thing, I would rather use natural any day. And when i do get to my target weight, will use something like this rather than splenda or others. Jen At 11:41 PM 11/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: > Sorry to upset the apple cart...just was trying to give her >an alternative that I use. ~ in NC RE: artificial sweeteners > > I would do some research, I >really don't think it's legal and will have the same effect on your blood >sugar as regular sugar does. >Jen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Here is one link you will want to check out: http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm > I am new to this group (and the SB diet). I really miss sweets, but I am > reluctant to use artificial sweeteners. > > I would appreciate information about artificial sweeteners: > the various options, advantages and disadvantages > how they taste (and aftertaste) > any possible health threat > cost > availability > > I would appreciate personal experiences, web site references, book titles. > > Thanks so much, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 We have discussed this article before. It is in direct opposite to what many other doctors write. (including all of my doctors, who feel safe in letting me use Splenda) ... you can do a lot of research, and I encourage you to. But, what you will find is you might do well with some artificial sweeteners, and not well with others. I use Splenda, and have *never* had problems. BUt, I get headaches from aspartame. I believe the below article is for shock value. So, read it... but, don't let it frighten you off beyond belief. There is an article like this for every product out there, odds are. Out there.. somebody has reacted to something in some manner. And, we on this list will always disagree about artifical sweeteners, and their uses. It is a personal choice. None of them could be considered 'dangerous', or they would not be on the market (in my opinion) Not wanting to start an artifical sweetener debate. I just wanted to say something when I saw the below article being brought up again. Good luck! Re: artificial sweeteners > Here is one link you will want to check out: > http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm > > > > > > > I am new to this group (and the SB diet). I really miss sweets, > but I am > > reluctant to use artificial sweeteners. > > > > I would appreciate information about artificial sweeteners: > > the various options, advantages and disadvantages > > how they taste (and aftertaste) > > any possible health threat > > cost > > availability > > > > I would appreciate personal experiences, web site references, > book > titles. > > > > Thanks so much, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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