Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 The first time I tried SB my kidneys hurt most days. It scared me after a while. I was told it was from too much protien, but I did drink a lot of diet pepsi and I had spenda on everything. I am going to try to drink more water this time. Bridget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 The first time I tried SB my kidneys hurt most days. It scared me after a while. I was told it was from too much protien, but I did drink a lot of diet pepsi and I had spenda on everything. I am going to try to drink more water this time. Bridget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I've been looking into this program but the thing that bothers me is the use of foods with artificial sweeteners. I can't tolerate any of them. To me they all have a bitter, metallic taste and Nutrasweet gives me headaches. Am I doomed to a life with no sweetener at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 Try Stevia. It's an herbal sweetener availale at Health Food Stores. > > > I've been looking into this program but the thing that bothers me is > > the use of foods with artificial sweeteners. I can't tolerate any > > of them. To me they all have a bitter, metallic taste and > > Nutrasweet gives me headaches. Am I doomed to a life with no > > sweetener at all? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 ---Here is some info from their website but go to the site and check it out cuz there is much more there: is SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener made? SPLENDA® is the brand name for the ingredient sucralose. It is made through a patented, multi-step process that starts with sugar and converts it to a no calorie, non-carbohydrate sweetener. The process selectively replaces three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sugar molecule with three chlorine atoms. Chlorine is present naturally in many of the foods and beverages that we eat and drink every day ranging from lettuce, mushrooms and table salt. In the case of sucralose, its addition converts sucrose to sucralose, which is essentially inert. The result is an exceptionally stable sweetener that tastes like sugar, but without sugar's calories. After consumption, sucralose passes through the body without being broken down for energy, so it has no calories, and the body does not recognize it as a carbohydrate. How was the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener determined? More than 100 scientific studies on sucralose conducted over a 20- year period have demonstrated the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. The data from these comprehensive studies were independently evaluated by the FDA and international experts in a variety of scientific disciplines. The safety of sucralose has also been confirmed by years of both domestic and international use. Do products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener carry any warning labels or information statements? No. The regulatory agencies and scientific review bodies that have approved the use of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener have not required any warning or special information statements to be placed on the labels of products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. How is sucralose handled by the body? Although sucralose is made from sugar, the body does not recognize it as sugar or a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body, so it is calorie-free. Can pregnant and breast-feeding women consume SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. SPLENDA® products can be used by anyone, including pregnant women and nursing mothers. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a delicious addition to a healthy pre- and post-natal diet. As always, women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should talk to their healthcare providers about their special nutritional needs. Can my children use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a great addition to healthy meal plans for children. Can people with diabetes use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. Numerous studies have shown that SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, or sucralose, is suitable for people with diabetes. Sucralose is not recognized by the body as sugar or as a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body and does not affect blood glucose levels. Sucralose has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism or insulin secretion. Foods and beverages sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener can provide good-tasting, lower-calorie alternatives for people with diabetes who are interested in reducing their calorie or sugar intake. As always, people with diabetes should consult their doctors or diabetes healthcare professionals for advice on an individualized dietary plan. What type of products contain SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener? SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener makes possible low- or reduced-calorie versions of a wide variety of products due to its unique stability. To see a list of products using SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, click here. What is the role of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener in a healthy diet? SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener may be used as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate portions. Because SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener tastes like sugar and can be used for cooking and baking, it helps meet consumer demand for good- tasting foods and beverages without all the empty calories of sugar. In South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , " Deanne " <bartsgranmama@y...> wrote: > From all I have seen and read on Splenda it is reported to be safe > because it is derived from real sugar. If you want more info on the > subject go their website. I get alot of great recipes from them > being diabetic...www.splenda.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 ---Here is some info from their website but go to the site and check it out cuz there is much more there: is SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener made? SPLENDA® is the brand name for the ingredient sucralose. It is made through a patented, multi-step process that starts with sugar and converts it to a no calorie, non-carbohydrate sweetener. The process selectively replaces three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sugar molecule with three chlorine atoms. Chlorine is present naturally in many of the foods and beverages that we eat and drink every day ranging from lettuce, mushrooms and table salt. In the case of sucralose, its addition converts sucrose to sucralose, which is essentially inert. The result is an exceptionally stable sweetener that tastes like sugar, but without sugar's calories. After consumption, sucralose passes through the body without being broken down for energy, so it has no calories, and the body does not recognize it as a carbohydrate. How was the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener determined? More than 100 scientific studies on sucralose conducted over a 20- year period have demonstrated the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. The data from these comprehensive studies were independently evaluated by the FDA and international experts in a variety of scientific disciplines. The safety of sucralose has also been confirmed by years of both domestic and international use. Do products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener carry any warning labels or information statements? No. The regulatory agencies and scientific review bodies that have approved the use of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener have not required any warning or special information statements to be placed on the labels of products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. How is sucralose handled by the body? Although sucralose is made from sugar, the body does not recognize it as sugar or a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body, so it is calorie-free. Can pregnant and breast-feeding women consume SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. SPLENDA® products can be used by anyone, including pregnant women and nursing mothers. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a delicious addition to a healthy pre- and post-natal diet. As always, women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should talk to their healthcare providers about their special nutritional needs. Can my children use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a great addition to healthy meal plans for children. Can people with diabetes use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Yes. Numerous studies have shown that SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, or sucralose, is suitable for people with diabetes. Sucralose is not recognized by the body as sugar or as a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body and does not affect blood glucose levels. Sucralose has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism or insulin secretion. Foods and beverages sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener can provide good-tasting, lower-calorie alternatives for people with diabetes who are interested in reducing their calorie or sugar intake. As always, people with diabetes should consult their doctors or diabetes healthcare professionals for advice on an individualized dietary plan. What type of products contain SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener? SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener makes possible low- or reduced-calorie versions of a wide variety of products due to its unique stability. To see a list of products using SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, click here. What is the role of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener in a healthy diet? SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener may be used as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate portions. Because SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener tastes like sugar and can be used for cooking and baking, it helps meet consumer demand for good- tasting foods and beverages without all the empty calories of sugar. In South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , " Deanne " <bartsgranmama@y...> wrote: > From all I have seen and read on Splenda it is reported to be safe > because it is derived from real sugar. If you want more info on the > subject go their website. I get alot of great recipes from them > being diabetic...www.splenda.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 What about saccarin? That is Sweet and Low. The cancer scare is only if you consume pounds of it a day for years. Splenda lie wrote: I have read that Splenda is not well digested by the body and most of it passes through the body with little of any absorption. Well, that sounds pretty good, but I'm sure there are some people who will find they are sensitive to it. Glad to see someone bring that up.....Splenda passes right through me and causes cramping and diarrhea. I don't like the taste of Stevia, and I'm allergic to Aspartame (headaches, disorientation, etc.) I guess I will not be able to have ANY sweetened treats at all......only fruit when it's allowed. Blessings and Shalom,JanicePray for the Peace of Jerusalem~ 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 April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 What about saccarin? That is Sweet and Low. The cancer scare is only if you consume pounds of it a day for years. Splenda lie wrote: I have read that Splenda is not well digested by the body and most of it passes through the body with little of any absorption. Well, that sounds pretty good, but I'm sure there are some people who will find they are sensitive to it. Glad to see someone bring that up.....Splenda passes right through me and causes cramping and diarrhea. I don't like the taste of Stevia, and I'm allergic to Aspartame (headaches, disorientation, etc.) I guess I will not be able to have ANY sweetened treats at all......only fruit when it's allowed. Blessings and Shalom,JanicePray for the Peace of Jerusalem~ 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 April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Hi there: It is hard to find a good sweetener, maybe xylotol, maltitol, which are sugar alcohols. Not everybody digest this things well, your body has to learn how to deal with them. I am careful with maltitol, too much and I get cramps. You can alwaysgo to a vitamin supplements store,natural stores, some people use naural maple syrup for sweetening. I think that you have to find a compromise of sorts, what are you willing to give a try and what are you willing to drink unsweetened. Andrés Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 --It's why I use Splenda. Many people notice no " after taste " whatsoever especially if they used to be consumers of the other sweetners ie. " Sugar Twin, Equal " . I've been using it for years and tolerate if well but true some people don't, no matter what type. I also like the fact that Splenda is interchangeable with sugar in almost all recipes..the only exception I've ever come across was a " sugar cookie " recipe. It just didn't hold up as well and let's face it, if you're gonna have a sugar cookie, then have a SUGAR cookie! LOL - In South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , Andrés P. Nevárez <apnevarez@y...> wrote: > Hi there: > > > It is hard to find a good sweetener, maybe xylotol, maltitol, which > are sugar alcohols. Not everybody digest this things well, your > body has to learn how to deal with them. I am careful with maltitol, > too much and I get cramps. You can alwaysgo to a vitamin > supplements store,natural stores, some people use naural maple syrup > for sweetening. I think that you have to find a compromise of > sorts, what are you willing to give a try and what are you willing > to drink unsweetened. > > Andrés Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 --It's why I use Splenda. Many people notice no " after taste " whatsoever especially if they used to be consumers of the other sweetners ie. " Sugar Twin, Equal " . I've been using it for years and tolerate if well but true some people don't, no matter what type. I also like the fact that Splenda is interchangeable with sugar in almost all recipes..the only exception I've ever come across was a " sugar cookie " recipe. It just didn't hold up as well and let's face it, if you're gonna have a sugar cookie, then have a SUGAR cookie! LOL - In South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , Andrés P. Nevárez <apnevarez@y...> wrote: > Hi there: > > > It is hard to find a good sweetener, maybe xylotol, maltitol, which > are sugar alcohols. Not everybody digest this things well, your > body has to learn how to deal with them. I am careful with maltitol, > too much and I get cramps. You can alwaysgo to a vitamin > supplements store,natural stores, some people use naural maple syrup > for sweetening. I think that you have to find a compromise of > sorts, what are you willing to give a try and what are you willing > to drink unsweetened. > > Andrés Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 on 5/25/04 6:54 PM, Twingles at tl_pugh@... wrote: > Is Splenda something I can use on SB? I have tasted it before nad like it. If > I can use it on this diet it would be grat. THanks! Yes. Dr. A recommends using it in place of sugar. -- Ann You spend your life fighting dirt, and when you die they bury you in it. hayakawa@... North Bend, Oregon, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 on 5/25/04 6:54 PM, Twingles at tl_pugh@... wrote: > Is Splenda something I can use on SB? I have tasted it before nad like it. If > I can use it on this diet it would be grat. THanks! Yes. Dr. A recommends using it in place of sugar. -- Ann You spend your life fighting dirt, and when you die they bury you in it. hayakawa@... North Bend, Oregon, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 on 5/25/04 6:54 PM, Twingles at tl_pugh@... wrote: > Is Splenda something I can use on SB? I have tasted it before nad like it. If > I can use it on this diet it would be grat. THanks! Yes. Dr. A recommends using it in place of sugar. -- Ann You spend your life fighting dirt, and when you die they bury you in it. hayakawa@... North Bend, Oregon, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hi all...do you guys have any references that may have recommendations on limits for splenda/d? We have a patient who wants a BOX daily...We are limiting it to 4 pkg per meal. Collier, RD/LD Clinical Nutrition Manager Patient Services Manager Midland Memorial Hospital 2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701 leslie.collier@... (fax) (pager) " Dance like no one is watching, eat like someone is! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 You should check the ADA position statement on artificial sweeteners. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Splenda Hi all...do you guys have any references that may have recommendations on limits for splenda/d? We have a patient who wants a BOX daily...We are limiting it to 4 pkg per meal. Collier, RD/LD Clinical Nutrition Manager Patient Services Manager Midland Memorial Hospital 2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701 leslie.collier@... (fax) (pager) " Dance like no one is watching, eat like someone is! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Diabetes Self-Management magazine did a story this month on Diet Soda safety and printed the FDA Acceptable Daily Intake (ADIs-the maximum amount considered to be safe for daily consumption) which is set at an amount 100 times lower than that found to be safe inanimal studies. The ADIs for artificial sweetener per 12 ounces of diet soda are as follos, based on the amount of sweetnener typically found in each soda: 18-19 cans of diet cola containing aspartame, 30-32 cans of diet lemon-lime soda containing acesulfame K, 6 cans of diet cola containing sucralose. The article did not say packet limits, but I went online and found the following: The accepted daily intake (ADI) for sucralose (Splenda) established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is 5 mg/kg of body weight/day. The ADI is the intake level for a substance that, if maintained each day throughout a person's lifetime, would be considered very safe. It is determined by measuring the highest dose of the substance that has no effect on experimental animals, then dividing by a safety factor of 100. To find your ADI for Splenda, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 and then multiply it by 50. For example, if you weigh 165 lbs., your weight is 75 kilograms (165 divided by 2.2) and your ADI for sucralose is 375 mg (75 x 5). Since each one gram packet of Splenda contains 11.9 mg of sucralose, the 165 lb person have safely have 31.5 packets of Splenda a day.  Hope this helps. Sue  NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender and immediately delete the message. Thank you. Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN ________________________________ To: rd-usa ; NEdpg ; cnm@...; ASPENet Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 1:34:58 PM Subject: Splenda  Hi all...do you guys have any references that may have recommendations on limits for splenda/d? We have a patient who wants a BOX daily...We are limiting it to 4 pkg per meal. Collier, RD/LD Clinical Nutrition Manager Patient Services Manager Midland Memorial Hospital 2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701 leslie.collier@ midland-memorial .com <mailto:leslie.collier@ midland-memorial .com> (fax) (pager) " Dance like no one is watching, eat like someone is! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks! Collier, RD/LD Clinical Nutrition Manager Patient Services Manager Midland Memorial Hospital 2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701 leslie.collier@... (fax) (pager) " Dance like no one is watching, eat like someone is! " From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Sue Nichols, RD/CDE/CDN Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:22 AM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Splenda Diabetes Self-Management magazine did a story this month on Diet Soda safety and printed the FDA Acceptable Daily Intake (ADIs-the maximum amount considered to be safe for daily consumption) which is set at an amount 100 times lower than that found to be safe inanimal studies. The ADIs for artificial sweetener per 12 ounces of diet soda are as follos, based on the amount of sweetnener typically found in each soda: 18-19 cans of diet cola containing aspartame, 30-32 cans of diet lemon-lime soda containing acesulfame K, 6 cans of diet cola containing sucralose. The article did not say packet limits, but I went online and found the following: The accepted daily intake (ADI) for sucralose (Splenda) established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is 5 mg/kg of body weight/day. The ADI is the intake level for a substance that, if maintained each day throughout a person's lifetime, would be considered very safe. It is determined by measuring the highest dose of the substance that has no effect on experimental animals, then dividing by a safety factor of 100. To find your ADI for Splenda, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 and then multiply it by 50. For example, if you weigh 165 lbs., your weight is 75 kilograms (165 divided by 2.2) and your ADI for sucralose is 375 mg (75 x 5). Since each one gram packet of Splenda contains 11.9 mg of sucralose, the 165 lb person have safely have 31.5 packets of Splenda a day. Hope this helps. Sue NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender and immediately delete the message. Thank you. Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN ________________________________ From: Collier <leslie.collier@... <mailto:leslie.collier%40midland-memorial.com> > To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ; NEdpg <mailto:NEdpg%40yahoogroups.com> ; cnm@... <mailto:cnm%40lists.my180.net> ; ASPENet <aspenet@... <mailto:aspenet%40lists.nutritioncare.org> > Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 1:34:58 PM Subject: Splenda Hi all...do you guys have any references that may have recommendations on limits for splenda/d? We have a patient who wants a BOX daily...We are limiting it to 4 pkg per meal. Collier, RD/LD Clinical Nutrition Manager Patient Services Manager Midland Memorial Hospital 2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701 leslie.collier@ midland-memorial .com <mailto:leslie.collier@ midland-memorial .com> (fax) (pager) " Dance like no one is watching, eat like someone is! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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