Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see anybody writing about it.... >> I use it but my uses are limited. I am trying to learn more about it since I would rather use it than aspartame. Right now I use it to sweeten coffee and in things like shake mixes and desserts. I have not tried to bake with it yet. I am not real good at converting it from sugar quantities to stevia. It is a great product though at least from what I have been able to tell so far. Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see anybody writing about it.... >> I use it but my uses are limited. I am trying to learn more about it since I would rather use it than aspartame. Right now I use it to sweeten coffee and in things like shake mixes and desserts. I have not tried to bake with it yet. I am not real good at converting it from sugar quantities to stevia. It is a great product though at least from what I have been able to tell so far. Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 In a message dated 10/9/99 8:41:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, christin3@... writes: << Is anybody using Stevia? >> I think most of us are using Splenda and love it. I have heard of Stevia but never tried it. Does it have carbs? Does it come in a powder form or just liquid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 In a message dated 10/9/99 8:41:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, christin3@... writes: << Is anybody using Stevia? >> I think most of us are using Splenda and love it. I have heard of Stevia but never tried it. Does it have carbs? Does it come in a powder form or just liquid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << I think most of us are using Splenda and love it. I have heard of Stevia but never tried it. Does it have carbs? Does it come in a powder form or just liqu >> It has no carbs and comes in both powder and liquid form. I use the liquid right now. It is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar and comes from a shrub. It has a bitter taste if you use too much and some people even think it tastes like licorice (sp?). It is sold as a supplement in health food stores because the FDA would not approve it for use as an artificial sweetener even though it has been proven to be safer than aspartame. There are several other countries that use it and have used it for some time now. But the makers of Nutrasweet have the FDA in their back pocket and the FDA could really care less about what is truly safe for our use. Ok, I shouldn't drag politics into this but just wanted to let you know that is why you will not find it as an artificial sweetener nor will you find it in any diet food. If you are interested there are lists on Onelist that discuss Stevia or Steviva, which I believe is the powdered form of stevia. Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << I think most of us are using Splenda and love it. I have heard of Stevia but never tried it. Does it have carbs? Does it come in a powder form or just liqu >> It has no carbs and comes in both powder and liquid form. I use the liquid right now. It is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar and comes from a shrub. It has a bitter taste if you use too much and some people even think it tastes like licorice (sp?). It is sold as a supplement in health food stores because the FDA would not approve it for use as an artificial sweetener even though it has been proven to be safer than aspartame. There are several other countries that use it and have used it for some time now. But the makers of Nutrasweet have the FDA in their back pocket and the FDA could really care less about what is truly safe for our use. Ok, I shouldn't drag politics into this but just wanted to let you know that is why you will not find it as an artificial sweetener nor will you find it in any diet food. If you are interested there are lists on Onelist that discuss Stevia or Steviva, which I believe is the powdered form of stevia. Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 << Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 I use Stevia for my shakes, I have the disolving tablets. It kinda tastes like sweet and low, I am not sure, but I think it is 0 carbs. It is all natural, actually an herb. Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/158/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----150 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html " >My Low carb links site---http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html " >My Home page--- http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 , I didn't think Stevia tasted like licorice. Did any one else? Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/158/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----150 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html " >My Low carb links site ---http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html " >My Home page--- http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL Lis Serendipity List http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2123/seren.htm A list for Christian/Catholic men and women to come together to pray for each other and discuss issues regarding our Christian lives >-----Original Message----- >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL Lis Serendipity List http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2123/seren.htm A list for Christian/Catholic men and women to come together to pray for each other and discuss issues regarding our Christian lives >-----Original Message----- >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 >-----Original Message----- >, >I didn't think Stevia tasted like licorice. Did any one else? > It was kinda more that it had an anisette " aftertaste " - oh well, I don't like it... I'll stick with equal and sugar twin until I pay off a bit on my credit card and can try the splenda stuff. I don't use it for much besides coffee anyhow!! Serendipity List http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2123/seren.htm A list for Christian/Catholic men and women to come together to pray for each other and discuss issues regarding our Christian lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 is there such a thing as diet soda with splenda? Re: Stevia >From: TLLOVESHIM@... > > > ><< > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> > >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! >Teena > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 is there such a thing as diet soda with splenda? Re: Stevia >From: TLLOVESHIM@... > > > ><< > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> > >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! >Teena > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 is there such a thing as diet soda with splenda? Re: Stevia >From: TLLOVESHIM@... > > > ><< > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> > >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! >Teena > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 is there such a thing as diet soda with splenda? Re: Stevia >From: TLLOVESHIM@... > > > ><< > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like licorice... ick... so, > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! LOL >> > >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but Stevia does not taste like it >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally like it and would rather >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really wish that I did not use >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I plan on ordering diet >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a pretty decent sweetener if >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or you don't mind licorice! >Teena > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 i went to colorado springs then up to manitoa springs, i could not breath up there. i couldn't walk, i was right below pikes peak. when you are that high up is it easier to walk your weight off? Stevia > > >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 i went to colorado springs then up to manitoa springs, i could not breath up there. i couldn't walk, i was right below pikes peak. when you are that high up is it easier to walk your weight off? Stevia > > >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 i went to colorado springs then up to manitoa springs, i could not breath up there. i couldn't walk, i was right below pikes peak. when you are that high up is it easier to walk your weight off? Stevia > > >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 i went to colorado springs then up to manitoa springs, i could not breath up there. i couldn't walk, i was right below pikes peak. when you are that high up is it easier to walk your weight off? Stevia > > >Is anybody using Stevia? Tell me more about it. I bought in a Health Food >Store here in Colorado Springs and it seems pretty good... but I don't see >anybody writing about it.... > >Chris > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 In a message dated 10/9/99 10:19:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, TLLOVESHIM@... writes: << It has no carbs and comes in both powder and liquid form. I use the liquid right now. It is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar and comes from a shrub. It has a bitter taste if you use too much and some people even think it tastes like licorice (sp?). >> Thanks Tina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 Iris, I heard that diet RC has it and diet rite? not sure if that is true though Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/158/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----150 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html " >My Low carb links site ---http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html " >My Home page--- http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 1999 Report Share Posted October 10, 1999 Diet Rc has splenda --- ithandi ithandi@...> wrote: > is there such a thing as diet soda with splenda? > Re: Stevia > > > >From: TLLOVESHIM@... > > > >In a message dated 10/09/1999 9:16:43 PM EST, > lanat@... writes: > > > ><< > > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like > licorice... ick... so, > > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! > LOL >> > > > >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but > Stevia does not taste like > it > >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally > like it and would > rather > >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really > wish that I did not use > >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I > plan on ordering diet > >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a > pretty decent sweetener > if > >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or > you don't mind licorice! > >Teena > > > >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let > anyone tell you different. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let > anyone tell you different. > > ===== Sue List Manager 310/260.5/180 255 by 10/31 Wilmington Delaware Low carb link with info and recipes.http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 1999 Report Share Posted October 11, 1999 what's wrong with aspertame? Re: Stevia >> >> >> >From: TLLOVESHIM@... >> > >> >In a message dated 10/09/1999 9:16:43 PM EST, >> lanat@... writes: >> > >> ><< >> > Personally, I hate anything that tastes like >> licorice... ick... so, >> > therefore, you won't see me mentioning Stevia!!! >> LOL >> >> > >> >Actually, I do too. I really hate licorice but >> Stevia does not taste like >> it >> >to me. Just some people say it does. I personally >> like it and would >> rather >> >use it. Splenda is another good choice. I really >> wish that I did not use >> >aspartame at all. I just love diet soda though. I >> plan on ordering diet >> >soda with Splenda when I can. Anyway, Stevia is a >> pretty decent sweetener >> if >> >you either don't think it tastes like licorice or >> you don't mind licorice! >> >Teena >> > >> >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let >> anyone tell you different. >> > >> >> >> >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let >> anyone tell you different. >> > > >> > > >===== > Sue List Manager 310/260.5/180 255 by 10/31 >Wilmington Delaware >Low carb link with info and recipes.http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html >>Big and Beutiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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