I've noticed in some recipes that were posted, that people don't mind using Splenda and other artificial sweetners.
I'm of the mind that artificial sweetners are very bad for you, and don't like to use them at all. Once every few weeks I may have a diet soda, otherwise I totally avoid them.
What do you guys think? I know aspartame is BAD and studies are now showing that. Saccharin may be a little better, but still not good. Splenda is the best of the bunch, but many have concerns over it's safety too and I agree.
It's my pessimistic view that big food companies that make sodas and other "diet" products lobby so that artificial sweetners don't get totally pulled off the market. They have been pulled off the shelves in other countries for health reasons.
I'll get off my pedestal now.....

Carole