Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Hey angie- I can totally relate to the depression about no sugar…chocolate! Oh my! Anyway, google up agave sweetener. We bought it at the health food store & we use it in our coffee & it tastes great. It has a very low glycemic index (11 I believe). Check it out. We’ve been using it & still losing weight. ~~ From: Boicheff Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:40 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: carmen-artificial sweeteners Carmen-Why do you not want to use the sweeteners? Will you be using honey on this diet or cutting out sweets all together? I had a reaction tonight to Splenda (ears ringing and feeling dizzy) probably because I had more than I usually have (stuck inside today due to Hurricane Jeanne passing through). Anyway, I’m really depressed about this whole sweet situation. I’ve been slightly down about the thought of spending the rest of my life without sugar (I know this is ridiculous) but now that I feel that I have to cut Splenda and other artificial sweeteners out I’m really bummed. I do use Stevia but I question the safety of this too. Anyway, I’m just curious about your situation. Thanks, Angie P.S. There’s a cookbook called Fruit Sweet and Sugar Free that uses fruit concentrates as sweetener. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Thanks, . I went to the health food store today and bought the agave sweetener. You’re right it does taste good. I’m so excited. Of course, I won’t abuse it but it’s nice to have a choice. You made my week. Angie J From: Key Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 7:41 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: angie Hey angie- I can totally relate to the depression about no sugar…chocolate! Oh my! Anyway, google up agave sweetener. We bought it at the health food store & we use it in our coffee & it tastes great. It has a very low glycemic index (11 I believe). Check it out. We’ve been using it & still losing weight. ~~ From: Boicheff Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:40 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: carmen-artificial sweeteners Carmen-Why do you not want to use the sweeteners? Will you be using honey on this diet or cutting out sweets all together? I had a reaction tonight to Splenda (ears ringing and feeling dizzy) probably because I had more than I usually have (stuck inside today due to Hurricane Jeanne passing through). Anyway, I’m really depressed about this whole sweet situation. I’ve been slightly down about the thought of spending the rest of my life without sugar (I know this is ridiculous) but now that I feel that I have to cut Splenda and other artificial sweeteners out I’m really bummed. I do use Stevia but I question the safety of this too. Anyway, I’m just curious about your situation. Thanks, Angie P.S. There’s a cookbook called Fruit Sweet and Sugar Free that uses fruit concentrates as sweetener. .. 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 September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 That’s great Angie! It totally makes my diet! Not sure why more people don’t try it since it tastes great & is natural. ~~ From: Boicheff Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:46 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: angie Thanks, . I went to the health food store today and bought the agave sweetener. You’re right it does taste good. I’m so excited. Of course, I won’t abuse it but it’s nice to have a choice. You made my week. Angie J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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