Artificial Sweetners

Does anyone abstain from artificial sweetners? I have definitely cut back, but its one thing that is a part of my life, especially the pink stuff. Yesterday when I was reading online about pregnancy diets, I saw a reminder that one should stay away from artificial sweetners and it occured to me, if it's not good for a fetus/baby, then how the heck is it good for me. I am making a commitment to give up the pink stuff. Today is Day One...anyone else on board? Angela

sorry angela but me and splenda are best friends -- if it says splenda on the box then it's for me wait.............are you pregnant?????? Roberta

No, not preggo...yet. Hopefully this time next year. I always look at pregnancy diets to remind myself of how I should be eating. I want to get in gear before the sperm hits the egg. Figure it will be less of a shock to the system. After I conquer the artifical sweetner, I'm going to give up caffeine. YIKES!!!!

I used to use Splenda in my coffee but it started to make me ill. (I am pre-op). I do not like the taste of the others so I do not use them.

I generally avoid anything with Splenda, as I find it has a horrible aftertaste that makes me nauseated. I will use saccharine before I use Splenda - but I love NutraSweet/Equal, and have no compunctions about using it.

That's funny it's the exact opposite with me, I can't stand anything else except Splenda, everything else makes me nauseaus and leaves me with a horrible aftertaste.

I hate hate hate splenda!! If it says splenda on it, I'm not eating it. I can't get by the too sweet taste and the nasty after taste. It's making my life hard but I just can't "get use to it".

This has been a tough week, with me giving in each day on something. Yesterday it was Diet Arizona iced tea. Give me the strength to get through today!

wish i had a magic wand for ya

Hi Angela, I've never used any artificial sweetners or eat anything containing them because I'm intollerant. Good luck in your decision!