Splenda YES.. vs Splenda NO

[Tumtum]

Hiya

I've just read that Splenda could be a cause in weight loss stalling to some people (in a previous thread).. even though we are allowed 3pks

Just wondering who has had bad experiences with Splenda..... if any?
xx

[Sweet Strudel]

Originally Posted by Tumtum

Hiya

I've just read that Splenda could be a cause in weight loss stalling to some people (in a previous thread).. even though we are allowed 3pks

Just wondering who has had bad experiences with Splenda..... if any?
xx

Thank goodness I can say that Splenda has not affected me negatively...and I must admit I indulge in more than what is allowed. I am really not sure if I could do this way of eating without it as I'm a confirmed sweet-o-holic!

[flpooh19701]

The only problem I personally have are the headaches and the after taste. The few times I have tried it I have not experienced a stall though.
Trisan

[blueberrylady]

I switched to Sweetn'Low before I started Atkins because Splenda caused me to have dry eyes, so I don't know if it stalls or not, but the S&L doesn't.

[JasmineFlower]

my throat starts to feel swollen and there is a bad aftertaste... i don't like artificial sweeteners but sometimes when the urge to eat something sweet is there i will eat it.

[TheQuietRioter]

Splenda gives me a mild rash on my neck and arms.

I use blue agave nectar if I want something sweet, or just plain raw honey.

[hopejoy]

I quit all artificial sweeteners after my brain tumor diagnosis! (Seriously, I know it sounds like a joke but it's true.) They are considered a neurotoxin and have caused seizures and headaches in many people. Not everyone experiences them, but for some people it is a cumulative thing where for a long time it doesn't affect you adversely then all of a sudden you're having migraines and you don't know why. There is plenty of evidence that it is not as safe as the commercials would have us believe.

liz

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by TheQuietRioter

I use blue agave nectar if I want something sweet, or just plain raw honey.

According to a webpage I found, agave syrup is fairly high in carbs - 5.33 per teaspoon!
Agave Nectar - Madhava Honey - Fine Colorado & Rocky Mountain Honey Products

8 )Total Carbohydrate Grams: Serving Size: This product falls into the "honey" category, and thus its serving size is 1 tablespoon (note: tablespoon and not teaspoon). In turn, 1 tablespoon of Agave Nectar weighs 21 grams. Based on the fact that it contains on the average 77% solids, one serving (1 tablespoon) contains 16 grams total carbohydrates (21 grams x 77% = 16 grams).
9) Calories per Serving: A serving (1 tablespoon) contains 60 calories.
(One serving contains 16 grams of total carbohydrates. One gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories. Therefore, 16 grams of total carbohydrate contains 64 calories, but a few of these calories are not digestible.)

[TheQuietRioter]

Originally Posted by Elizellen

According to a webpage I found, agave syrup is fairly high in carbs - 5.33 per teaspoon!
Agave Nectar - Madhava Honey - Fine Colorado & Rocky Mountain Honey Products

It does have a high carb count as most natural sweetners do, but guess what...It has a very minimal impact on your blood sugar because your system can metabolize it very slowly. Your body knows what to do with it, plus it's loaded with nutrients the same as raw honey.

It's something to consider using in the later phases of Atkins.

[TheQuietRioter]

Originally Posted by hopejoy

I quit all artificial sweeteners after my brain tumor diagnosis! (Seriously, I know it sounds like a joke but it's true.) They are considered a neurotoxin and have caused seizures and headaches in many people. Not everyone experiences them, but for some people it is a cumulative thing where for a long time it doesn't affect you adversely then all of a sudden you're having migraines and you don't know why. There is plenty of evidence that it is not as safe as the commercials would have us believe.

liz

I agree with everything you said and have witnessed first hand what fake sweetners can do to people.
My aunt was loaded with tumors and false MS symptoms from years and years of aspertame and saccarhin (?) use.

I am so sorry to hear you had to endure those tumors. I hope you are feeling better now!!!