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Originally posted by MAC Artist
As for its safety.. even though its not approved in the UK, there are alot of things that are on the market that we don't know are safe in the long run
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Hi MAC Artist:
It's not really an issue as to it's safety b/c it's been used for centuries without ill effects. It's having difficulty getting approved b/c of politics, plain and simple. The artificial sweetener business is very powerful and so far has been able to block stevia (as a sugar substitute) as GRAS. For cryin' out loud, GMOs have been deemed "Generally Recognized As Safe" by the FDA and we have NO CLUE what the ramifications of that will be. There's more going on than meets the eye. Okay, I'll step off the soapbox now.
Like you, I follow a natural, organic, unprocessed food diet and I'm very happy with that. For me, this WOL is a necessity for health reasons. I thought about Paleo but decided I really didn't want to give up cheese. It's my one indulgence.
Schwarzbein is very big on an unprocessed food diet to balance all the hormones in the body. It's a very interesting read even if you don't follow the diet.
For me, a very occasional treat would be to have a mix of sweeteners (except Aspartame) rather than straight Splenda (it tastes funny). But it's only when I have to share a LC dessert and I know that stevia just won't cut it.
Rustpot :
When I first started getting stevia here, liquid form was the only way I could find it. Gross. I tried a few types before I hit pay dirt. I think once it becomes more widely available you will find some much better alternatives. Ideally, the best way is with filler b/c it's easier to control. BUT, as we've seen, it's definately not for everyone.
I remember when aspartame came out on the market. I thought it was terrible, but I adjusted to the taste. It really comes down to whether someone wants something natural vs. artificial, IMHO.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Wanda
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