Question:
which can we have to mix with teas: EQUAL or SWEET n LOW

   — Anonymous A. (posted on May 19, 2003)

May 19, 2003
I've used both, but prefer Splenda....individual taste is what really matters!
   — Amy A.

May 19, 2003
If you are doing a Low Carb/High Protein Diet, then you should not use Equal...it for some reason goes straight to your joints and can cause a lot of useless discomfort. I found this info out when on the Atkin's diet pre-op. I was having a lot of achy joints. When I read one of Dr. Atkin's books, it stated that Equal or similar sweeteners (usually in the blue packs) cause the above. Someone else may be able to explain the reasoning, unfortunately I cannot. I can only tell you from experience that what Dr. Atkin's stated in his books usually was exactly true. And for me, it was. I use sweet&low and/or splenda.
   — Renee B.

May 19, 2003
Splenda is much better to use since it is made from sugar. You don't want the stuff in Equal or Sweet n low.
   — Paula A.

May 19, 2003
How about using whichever you like best? For me, Splenda and I are not good friends. :-) Took me a few weeks to figure it out early on, but I finally caught on. LOL I now use only Equal in my decaf tea and don't have any problems with it. I have used Equal for years pre-op and enjoy it just as much post-op. I've never been a fan of the taste of Sweet n Low but if you like it go for it. Good luck to you!
   — Click

May 19, 2003
OOOOPS! Posted it to a question instead of your answer! Sorry but here you go...As Paula said... You dont want equal or sweet and low! It gave me and gives me severe cramps and D! But splenda is somthing so totally differant! You may like it! I bought my first box at Super Walmart and had a coupon so it was almost nothing to try and I keep buying it! Goood Luck! Vicki
   — Vicki R.

May 19, 2003
Use whatever non-caloric sweetener you like. If you like Equal, use Equal. If you like Sweet n Low, use Sweet n Low. If you like Splenda, then use Splenda *G*....JR
   — John Rushton

May 19, 2003
I use it all....sweet-n-low for my drinks...have for years...splenda for baking and equal for that fresh sugar taste like with strawberries...which are now in season!!
   — Oldsoul