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Old 12-15-2011, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV View Post
I have been using Splenda as my sugar substitute for years with no adverse effects? Are Sweet & Low, Equal, Splenda all the same?

I was wondering if anyone has been advised not to use any particular sugar substitute.
In my opinion, anything that makes food or drink taste sweet is a bad idea. In food, it likely will encourage overeating of baked goods. You probably shouldn't be eating baked goods anyway. Baked goods are a bad habit for anyone who is diabetic.

Even in a beverage it's a bad idea because it sets up a comparison. For example, you take a drink of your sweet iced tea and then your not-so-sweet asparagus may not look very appetizing by comparison. That goes for most vegetables. You spoil your taste for good healthy whole foods.