Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I might have already posted about this, but just in case I didn't...double check that grapefruit seed extract hasn't been used as a preservative - some liquid stevias contain it, some don't. If it does have it in, it can affect AED (and other drugs like reflux meds) levels. ----- Original Message ----- > After reading posts from June I believe, I purchased a bottle of > liquid Stevia to use rather than liquid artificial sweetners. While > has only been on the diet for 10 days, it has been working well > so far. I've found it sweetens very similarly to liquid Sweet-n-Low > (which had been recommended) but without the bitter after taste. > took right to it as did her younger sister (18 months old). > > I understand that it is not FDA approved in the US as a food, so is > sold as a supplement. > > ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I was using stevia for a while, after 2 false starts that is - on my first attempt I found out the powder I bought contained maltodextrin, 2nd attempt was the liquid with the grapefruit seed extract, 3rd time lucky was the pure powdered form. wasn't really having that much food variety back then though, so there wasn't much need for any sweetner in his meals. Then I tried a few commercial diet type foods that he seemed fine with early this yr, and then moved onto what we use now in all his meals, which is Sucrayl. (liquid saccharin) Unlike you, I did find the stevia had an aftertaste, especially after baking, however I am such a shocking cook that I couldn't be 100% sure that the culprit was indeed the stevia He might be tolerating various kinds of sweentner now because he is more stable overall I think - the powdered stevia with the maltodextrin in for instance 2 1/2 yrs ago, brought on an isolated breakthrough daytime drop attack about 2 hrs after having it. Threw that one out the window very quickly..... Yet quite a few foods I have given him lately have had maltodextrin in (and aspartame) and I have seen no adverse reactions at all. I am concious that neuro-toxic problems with them can build over time though, esp the aspartame, so I try and limit it when I can, it is mainly with his drinks I am fairly liberal, as pushing fluids with him has always been a biggie for us, and needs must basically. If he were to start having any breakthroughs of any kind that I couldn't pin down to anything else, the sweeteners would be the first thing to go, and I'll dust off the stevia sitting in the pantry and restart with that again ----- Original Message ----- > , > Thanks for the info--I have the KAL Brand " Pure Stevia Extract > Liquid " which lists other ingredients as Kosher Vegetable Glycerin > (60%) and water. We checked with our dietician as well who gave it > the clear. Also purchased the liquid to avoid any carb issues. > Hoping we are on the right track. Do you use stevia as well? If > not, what do you use? > > ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I was using stevia for a while, after 2 false starts that is - on my first attempt I found out the powder I bought contained maltodextrin, 2nd attempt was the liquid with the grapefruit seed extract, 3rd time lucky was the pure powdered form. wasn't really having that much food variety back then though, so there wasn't much need for any sweetner in his meals. Then I tried a few commercial diet type foods that he seemed fine with early this yr, and then moved onto what we use now in all his meals, which is Sucrayl. (liquid saccharin) Unlike you, I did find the stevia had an aftertaste, especially after baking, however I am such a shocking cook that I couldn't be 100% sure that the culprit was indeed the stevia He might be tolerating various kinds of sweentner now because he is more stable overall I think - the powdered stevia with the maltodextrin in for instance 2 1/2 yrs ago, brought on an isolated breakthrough daytime drop attack about 2 hrs after having it. Threw that one out the window very quickly..... Yet quite a few foods I have given him lately have had maltodextrin in (and aspartame) and I have seen no adverse reactions at all. I am concious that neuro-toxic problems with them can build over time though, esp the aspartame, so I try and limit it when I can, it is mainly with his drinks I am fairly liberal, as pushing fluids with him has always been a biggie for us, and needs must basically. If he were to start having any breakthroughs of any kind that I couldn't pin down to anything else, the sweeteners would be the first thing to go, and I'll dust off the stevia sitting in the pantry and restart with that again ----- Original Message ----- > , > Thanks for the info--I have the KAL Brand " Pure Stevia Extract > Liquid " which lists other ingredients as Kosher Vegetable Glycerin > (60%) and water. We checked with our dietician as well who gave it > the clear. Also purchased the liquid to avoid any carb issues. > Hoping we are on the right track. Do you use stevia as well? If > not, what do you use? > > ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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