Tue, Jun-11-02, 19:08
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Posts: 50
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Plan: Schwarzbein Principle
Stats: 205/175/170
BF:
Progress: 86%
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I use Splenda and will not stop.
In fact I hope her new book eases up on the artificial sweetener thing. I agree that aspartame is poision, but splenda and even saccharin are now considered safe.
I use Splenda, stevia, saccharin (sweet 'n lo) and acesulfame potassium sweeteners.
Be aware some sweeteners like Splenda have maltodextrin (a starch) added to them. In that case, I count the carbs. But one measley packet of Splenda only has 1 carb and 1/2 cup measures-like-sugar Splenda only has 12 grams of carbs - a lot less than 1/2 cup real sugar!
I bake with these sugar subs and will not give them up.
Since the authors of a book called the Insulin Resistance Diet feel sugar subs can trigger cravings, they suggest having them with a form of protein, which I always do. For example, if I eat a low carb muffin baked with Splenda, I have a small amount of protein with it like some cottage cheese or nuts etc.
Works for me and absolutely no cravings.
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