Sweetener question, what is the most healthy choice in your opinion?

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Denise1952

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I feel drained from trying to figure things out about my health, but I feel good at the same time, that I am trying. 2 days ago I stopped using a cheap form of stevia, because the ingredients could be causing the ringing in my ears for example.

It's like trial and error, process of elimination, maybe supplementing in case of a deficiency. I admit it's been easier to take a drug/anti-biotic/pain pill, which maybe we do need at some point, but I don't want them to find a shoebox full of prescription drugs when I die. And above all, I want to feel good and be able to do as much as I can as I grow older. But it's work, it's not easy, and I know many of you know that.

So the Ginkgo isn't working "yet" on my memory, lol, I forgot I wanted to as folks about what they use for sweetner? What they feel is safest? Thanks, Denise
 

I use stevia... and have used it exclusivly for over a year.. No adverse affects noted. I have also noted a vast improvement in my IBS symptoms since stopping artificial sweeteners..
 
Stevia.

Pharmacy researchers from Malaysia’s University MARA have confirmed that Stevia isn’t just a healthy replacement for sugar – its constituents have the ability to treat diabetes by enhancing glucose absorption into the cells.

The research follows human clinical research illustrating that Stevia increases glucose control. In that study from Denmark’s Aarhus University, 12 type 2 diabetic patients were given stevioside isolated from the Stevia rebaudiana plant or a placebo.

The one gram of stevioside resulted in an 18% reduction in the glucose response curve area. Furthermore, their insulinogenic index – measuring insunlin beta cell function and insulin sensitivity – increased by an average of 40% as compared to the control patients.

The researchers stated:

“In conclusion, stevioside reduces postprandial blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients, indicating beneficial effects on the glucose metabolism. Stevioside may be advantageous in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.”

http://www.realnatural.org/stevia-do...eats-diabetes/
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QuickSilver said:
I use stevia... and have used it exclusivly for over a year.. No adverse affects noted. I have also noted a vast improvement in my IBS symptoms since stopping artificial sweeteners..
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Is it the closest you can come to pure, or is it a cheaper form like I've been using called Stevia in the Raw from Safeway? I understand that not everyone may have a reaction. Like some can eat Sweet and Low with sacharin, but I got bad stomach pain. I was having it in my coffee at work, didn't even attribute the pain to that. My gal-friend mentioned she had trouble with sacharin and I said I don't use it. She said to check my foods and see if it was in anything, drinks whatever. Then I realized I was using sweet and low and it had that in it. I quit using that day, and the pains were gone by the next. Thanks for the help QS, appreciate it:) denise
 
SeaBreeze said:
Stevia.
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I worked for a place called Pure bulk, and bought a bag of their stevia, lasted me forever, it was just on step up from the green leaf, although it was white powder (no granules). The type of powder that you had to be careful spooning it out because it floated in the area, like poof you know? But wow, was that good or what, and the tiniest bit was all I needed. I may try and find some, but it is way hard to find now.
 
I use no sweetener of any kind in coffee or tea. My sugar intake is so low that if I eat chocolate, ice cream, cookie or cake, I know it's going to have white sugar in it, but don't worry about it, because I eat so little of it.

I read ingredients on packaging and stay away from corn syrup. If I bake (on the rare occasion) I use brown or white sugar, but in smaller quantities. I've read that sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from, even fruit is sugar. I stay away from artificial sweeteners as I understand they are carcinogenic. I love maple syrup.
 
I think the only way for me to know if it's causing any issues is to stay off it and see. I also want to order from that bulk place because that never bothered me, thanks again, denise PS it was quite a change from the bulk, but yes, I became used to it and liked the taste as well.
 
Cookie said:
I use no sweetener of any kind in coffee or tea. My sugar intake is so low that if I eat chocolate, ice cream, cookie or cake, I know it's going to have white sugar in it, but don't worry about it, because I eat so little of it.

I read ingredients on packaging and stay away from corn syrup. If I bake (on the rare occasion) I use brown or white sugar, but in smaller quantities. I've read that sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from, even fruit is sugar. I stay away from artificial sweeteners as I understand they are carcinogenic. I love maple syrup.
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Interesting you mention corn-syrup Cookie, since I read the Dextrose, which is in my stevia packets, is derived, or made from corn-syrup?? I think I am right about that, read it not 10 min. ago. I haven't read what is wrong with corn-syrup, but they did mention,, well here's the reading:

“Stevia in the Raw” sounds pure and natural, but when you look at the ingredients the first thing on the label is “dextrose” – so it’s certainly not just stevia in the raw. And Pepsi Co’s “Pure Via,” also pictured above, isn’t exactly pure either with this ingredient being first on the label, too. Dextrose is a sweetener that’s also derived from genetically engineered corn and has a long complicated manufacturing process, just like erythritol.

This is from Foodbabe.com
 
nwlady said:
I worked for a place called Pure bulk, and bought a bag of their stevia, lasted me forever, it was just on step up from the green leaf, although it was white powder (no granules). The type of powder that you had to be careful spooning it out because it floated in the area, like poof you know? But wow, was that good or what, and the tiniest bit was all I needed. I may try and find some, but it is way hard to find now.
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Try looking for it online Denise.
 
nwlady said:
I worked for a place called Pure bulk, and bought a bag of their stevia, lasted me forever, it was just on step up from the green leaf, although it was white powder (no granules). The type of powder that you had to be careful spooning it out because it floated in the area, like poof you know? But wow, was that good or what, and the tiniest bit was all I needed. I may try and find some, but it is way hard to find now.
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You can find the powder on Amazon.
 
Josiah said:
I use stevia. Tried to go sweetener free but couldn't hack it. God knows that I'm on a limited enough diet so stevia is my walk on the wild side (I don't know where I came up with that crazy metaphor??)
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We have stevia in the baking section of our supermarket, along with all the other sugars. Somewhat expensive, but I think I'll try some.
 
Organic honey from you local area. I read in a book years ago about the benefits of using apple cider vinegar & local honey (claims you could lose 30 lbs a year by taking one teaspoon of honey daily). Organic local honey helps those with allergies. Bacteria can not live in honey and it keeps for ever, even when it's gone to sugar you can heat it up and return it to it's natural state. I don't use sweetner in coffee, but when I have oatmeal, honey is the only sweetner I use.

http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/10-health-benefits-of-honey
 
I love stevia, the real thing, I'll just have to spend a little more as i am like Josiah. I don't have many things, but my cup and a half of coffee in the a.m. is not the same with the stevia. One thing I've never liked is that where 1/8 or a tsp to 1/4 of the real thing was plenty, to get it right it takes 4 of those packages for me.
 
Son_of_Perdition said:
Organic honey from you local area. I read in a book years ago about the benefits of using apple cider vinegar & local honey (claims you could lose 30 lbs a year by taking one teaspoon of honey daily). Organic local honey helps those with allergies. Bacteria can not live in honey and it keeps for ever, even when it's gone to sugar you can heat it up and return it to it's natural state. I don't use sweetner in coffee, but when I have oatmeal, honey is the only sweetner I use.

http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/10-health-benefits-of-honey
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I keep a jug and eat at least 2 tsps a day for the help with allergies I'm working on;) It is good, but my coffee, I don't know if I can get used to that in my coffee, maybe I should keep trying;) we'll see I guess;) Thanks Son;)
 
I don't know about Stevia, but I encourage everyone to avoid these artificial sweeteners, and diet drinks that contain Aspartame. We have an annual invasion of little black ants and I spread some of these sweeteners around the porch and deck areas regularly, and this seems to be almost as effective as Terro Ant Killer.
 
I use smart sugar in my home made yoghurt, don't use sugar in much at all , Smart sugar is part stevia and part Super refind White sugar, I don't mond the taste at all.
I didn't know Costco had that type of product I will look next time I go to Adelaide
 
Don M. said:
I don't know about Stevia, but I encourage everyone to avoid these artificial sweeteners, and diet drinks that contain Aspartame. We have an annual invasion of little black ants and I spread some of these sweeteners around the porch and deck areas regularly, and this seems to be almost as effective as Terro Ant Killer.
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Wow, that's amazing, I haven't heard much good about aspartame, but never got going with any products it was in either. Glad I missed that boat;)
 
My wife uses Truvia; I use Sweet & Low liquid form and I sweeten both coffee and tea when sipping. When drinking coffee with a meal, I drink it black, no sugar or cream When sipping I also use half & half.
 

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