Questions regarding Splenda

Hello everyone,   Is splenda safe to use or is it just as bad as aspartame? The lastest I have heard is that it isn't good for us and that the advertising that is made from sugar is bogus. What do you all think? I really like splenda and don't know what I would use in place of it. Any suggestions?

Hi nurse,

From all I know and had discussed with a dietician, Splenda at worst, is no worse than other sweeteners.  It is sugar based and I love it too.  I haven't bought sugar in years and as far as I can tell, Splenda has not caused any health problems.  The dietician told me aspertame is primarily an amino acid.  I can't verify this one way or the other but I always thought it was basically a "chemical".  It sure has a chemical taste to it. 

I have never read about any dangers with Splenda.  I am curious to see other responses.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose you can go there and read about it. I use Splenda, I do not dump from spenda, I do not get a head ache from it.

I agree, I don't get a headache from splenda either. But from what I have heard, it turns to formalydahyde like aspartame. I will check out the website you provided. Thank you for you reply.

I don't dump or get a headache from it but if I eat too much, I get gas, bad. i just keep my eye on the amount I take in. Sue

I use Stevia, the herbal sweetener. Many RNY patients don't agree with sugar substitutes and I opted for this one that is all natural. Have to be careful though, as it's really sweet, so expriment with smaller amounts in coffee or iced tea, etc. I got my Stevia at Trader Joes. They have single packets (like the sugar substitues do) or you can get it in a plastic jar, that has a spoon insert side or a shaker side to the top. I use it in oatmeal every morning, and my wife puts it's in her coffee. I also put it on cut strawberries for a treat. DAVE

Hi Dave, thanx for the tip on Stevia. How's the situation with your grand daughter?? Is she home yet?? Keeping you, her and the family in my thoughts and prayers.