Which is better for you-----Truvia or Splenda?

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2/5/13 11:29 A

Wow! Looks like I should maybe move away from Splenda, which I have lately been using without giving it a second thought. Hmm.

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1/29/13 6:21 P

I use Stevie when I drink my ice tea...hot or cold

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1/20/13 10:21 P

I think sugar in limited quantities is probably better for you. If I use an artificial sweetener, I use Truvia but I feel a little guilty.

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1/19/13 2:11 P

I use stevia or sugar

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1/17/13 12:31 A

sounds like both are bad

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1/4/13 11:37 A

Can anyone tell me which is really better Stevia or Truvia? I was toldthat truvia does still have some chemicals in it. Thanks

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1/2/13 8:38 A

Truvia is all natural and Splenda is sucrolose which is toxic in our bodies.

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12/28/12 9:50 P

I prefer Truvia.

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12/28/12 4:03 P

I use truvia, its natural and lets face it that has to be better for us, right!

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12/24/12 1:28 P

I preferred Agave

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12/19/12 7:31 A

I use Sweetleaf SweetDrops pure liquid Stevia. I get mine in 4 oz bottles thru Amazon.

I do not use Truvia or other similar stevia products because they contain sugar alcohols that cause intestinal problems. Sugar alcohols can cause diarrhea, gas, etc. I don't use Splenda because of the effects on your bladder.

I have done lots of research on this choice and am happy with my findings and the choice of my sweetener.

This is only my opinion and what I know works best for me with no side effects of any type. I hope you find a sweetener that works for each of you.



Edited by: FITMARTI at: 12/19/2012 (07:39)

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12/17/12 9:39 P

You can grow your own stevia. Use it whole or grind it up. Unprocessed. Always question the processing methods.

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12/4/12 5:19 P

I did not think any of them were not good for you. My Pharmacist said Truvia is better for you. splenda messes with the thyroid....recent studies. I, myself use the pink stuff, have most of my life.

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11/23/12 7:01 P

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11/4/12 7:06 A

Whenever I have anything with Splenda my head will start to itch and my eyes water, as if I had allergies, which I do not. I stay totally away from it and only use Stevia

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10/28/12 8:09 P

Thanks for the discussion!

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10/24/12 12:35 P

My sister's nutritionist recommended that she use either Truvia or Stevia as they are natural plant based sweeteners. She said to stay away from Splenda or any of the other artificial sweeteners.

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10/22/12 9:46 A

I use Splenda now and then as I do not like stevia or Truvia. I don't think there is a difference in health issues between the two, don't really have much of a concern about using Splenda in small amounts.

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10/18/12 3:55 P

I have no idea. I don't and won't use either.

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9/29/12 2:19 P

Truvia is the healthier of the 2 it is closest to Stevia an all natural sweetener several times sweeter than sugar. It can be used in cooking but be mindful to use less. I prefer Stevia of xyzetol, honey or agava. Why use the artificial stuff and put poison in your body?

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9/28/12 10:56 A

Thanks for the discussion

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9/26/12 5:01 P

I won't use either. I don't use artificial sweeteners. They will eventually be prooven harmful, I'm certain.

Why not just have the real thing and eat in moderation!? It's more satisfying anyway.

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9/23/12 7:32 A

Truvia

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9/16/12 3:14 P

Splenda is no more processed than any other food in a package. Truvia is also processed. Each individual has more or less enzymes and other food processing chemicals in their body and that is why some people like some products more than others (if you eliminate psych issues related to foods). You just have to try it and see which one is more appealing to you and has less annoying effects. There is no such thing as a food that is always good for you. you can even overdose on water.

Sucrose is the chemical name for table sugar. Sucralose, though its name is very similar to that of sucrose, is a different molecule. The human body cannot digest sucralose, so it doesn't contain any calories. Due to its sweet flavor, however, it sweetens food and is often used as a sugar substitute.
Uses

Sucralose is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning that it has a sweet taste, but contains no calories. Sucrose, on the other hand, is table sugar. It both tastes sweet and contains calories, meaning that it can provide energy to the cells. Like sucrose, sucralose maintains its sweet taste in liquid; at different pH, or acidity, levels; and even if exposed to heat. As such, it's possible to use sucralose in hot or cold beverages and in baked goods, just like sucrose.
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Physical Differences

Sucrose consists of two small sugar rings, a glucose ring and a fructose ring, chemically bonded together, explain Drs. Reginald Garrett and Charles Grisham in their book "Biochemistry." Sucralose, however, consists of a galactose ring and a fructose ring, bonded together. Galactose is a small sugar, like glucose, but has a different physical structure than that of glucose.
Elemental Differences

Sucrose consists only of the atoms carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Its chemical formula is C12H22O11, explain Drs. Mary Campbell and Shawn Farrell in their book "Biochemistry." Sucralose has some of the oxygen and hydrogen atoms that would be present in a normal sugar replaced with chlorine atoms, giving it the chemical formula C22H19Cl3O8. The chlorine atoms change the biochemical properties of the sugar, and affect human digestive processes.
Digestive Differences

For you to absorb a sugar and benefit from the calories contained in the sugar, your body must first separate the sugar rings from one another. When you consume sucrose, the enzyme sucrase separates glucose from fructose and your intestines absorb the small sugar rings. When you consume sucralose, you are not able to separate the galactose from the fructose ring, because you don't have the enzyme necessary to break that bond. As a result, you cannot digest or absorb sucralose.
Expert Insight

Because there's no way for the human body to digest sucralose or absorb its sugar rings, it's impossible to extract any nutrition or caloric content from the sugar. Humans extract calories from nutrient molecules at the cellular level, explains Dr. Lauralee Sherwood in her book "Human Physiology." As such, simply taking a food into the digestive tract isn't sufficient to extract calories. Functionally, therefore, sucrose provides energy, while sucralose does not.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/299583-how-is-sucrose-different-than-sucralose/#ixzz26f4vdHZT

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9/16/12 1:13 P

I agree that a little sugar is OK. 1 tsp is only 15 calories.

Splenda or Truvia (stevia) are acceptable to me in small amounts. Just not aspertaime, that stuff is bad.

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9/13/12 1:46 P

sugar in itself is not super loaded with calories, unless you eat heaps of it. I dont feel good eating any chemicals, esp if they are known to be controversial..

Edited by: LITTLEBITLEAN at: 9/13/2012 (13:49)

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9/11/12 12:26 P

I use Splenda in baking but prefer Swetn 'n Low in my coffee or tea.

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9/7/12 9:26 P

I seldom use sweeteners. When I do it's Splenda. I'm stilll waiting for final research results on stevia (truvia, etc).

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9/7/12 11:15 A

good info.every one

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9/6/12 4:46 P

I also use splendja but have not tried truvia. As with everything there is always someone who has problems.. Just do what is right for you.

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9/5/12 7:35 A

stevia

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8/31/12 11:26 A

I grow my own stevia, dry it and powder it in the blender - can't get much more pure than that! Splenda is just nothing but nasty chemicals that are bad, bad for you!

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8/23/12 5:33 P

Truvia, is actually a sort of sweetener, and providers choose the very best segments of Stevia vegetation in making it. To illustrate, just one wrapping of Truvia offers the same sweet flavor such as not one but two tea spoons of sugars.

You can find many different suppliers that offer certain foods in conjunction with beverages who actually work with Truvia as a sweetener additive. Then again resulting from the basic fact a number of men and women have listed a variety of adverse reactions the studies proceeding and several states all over the planet believe of setting Truvia removed from utilization. With that in mind, every thing would be distinct when the studies have shown if there are really complications of Truvia.

Reported by many product reviews the most popular problem Truvia leads to is in fact intestinal. Every time a person takes large volumes of Truvia flatulence and also extra gasses can happen, in addition to hard stools and also colon obstructions. It's also been recognized by several persons that they've encountered acute migraines and ended up sensing tired as a result of Truvia. Knowing that you've got to be watchful if you undergo particular allergy symptoms.

Read more: www.sideeffectsguide.org/truvia-side-effec
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1/13/12 12:36 P

In any health food store like Whole Foods, but I think they have it at Walmart www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-Valley-Stevia-Al
l-Natural-Herb-Dietary-Supplement-3.52
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1/13/12 7:34 A

Can you buy pure stevia...where do you find it? I've used truvia, but it doesn't seem sweet enough as I'm used to sweet and low in my coffee.

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1/12/12 5:03 P

Truvia is much better, but it is also more expensive.
I get bad headaches when using any artificial sweetener so I can't use Splenda. But I've used Truvia for months and it is great, I just wish it was a bit more affordable!

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1/10/12 4:32 P

I use Splenda but my youngest daughgter uses Trvia. Splenda is good for me & it is also a lot cheaper than Truvia.


Edited by: WELDER43 at: 1/10/2012 (16:33)

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1/10/12 3:49 P

I agree with that assessment!

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1/10/12 12:07 P

I use Sugar, Splenda, Equal, and have tried Truvia.

I generally use Splenda. Truvia does not seem to be the right taste to me.

The problem I have is that the Splenda negative information is mostly anecdotal. The symptoms listed in many sites may be true, but all foods, organic or not, can cause issues. People have trouble with all types of food. Peanuts are good, unless you are allergic. Whole Wheat is good, unless you are allergic. Soy is good, unless you are allergic. Soy can also be bad in large quantities because of possible estrogen increases. If you read up on soy, you'll see sites that say it is God's gift to man, then another site that says Soy causes high estrogen levels and complications. Like the Splenda, aspartame sites, the reports are anecdotal, and not scientific. And soy is "Natural". Natural neither means good or bad, really. E. Coli is natural, but I don't want to eat it. Water is natural, but drink 2 gallons in a sitting, and you could have a heart attack due to lowered electrolytes.

Read this website: http://www.dhmo.org/truth/Dihydrogen-Monoxide.html

The site reads like the Anti Splenda sites, or dozens of sites protesting something.

For instance, some say that Splenda caused them intestinal distress. I believe them, but corn (Pop Corn, Corn on the cob, corn chips, etc) cause my wife instestinal distress. Corn is "natural".

So my take is that some people have issues with some foods/chemicals, some don't. If you use it in moderation, and have no apparent side effects, it is probably o.k.

I am considering going back to sugar, only because I use so little sweetener, and at 16 calories a teaspoon, sugar isn't all that bad in small doses. I probably would use more than 4 teaspoons a day. The occasional soda will still have aspartame or splenda, but if I am drinking less than a can of soda a day (which is where I am right now), there really isn't a whole lot of sweetener in my diet anyway.

If you are drinking 12 cans of soda a day, naturally or artificially sweetened, then you are going to have issues with your diet anyway, natural or not.

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1/8/12 3:18 P

Splenda, but I will look it up on the website because I always have swelling in my body and one person on here said Splenda was the cause of her swelling!
Lots of good info on here, thanks!

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1/5/12 5:51 P

Truvia IS stevia, splenda is not. Splenda is an artificial sweetner and is NOT good for you. It turns into FAT once it enters your body (although all sugars do.) But splenda is man-made, Truvia is not. Truvia is the same thing as Stevia. Stevia comes in multiple forms, liquid, crystal/cane, and powder (much harder to find). Truvia is a "brand" name of stevia. Stevia is the plant name for a plant from which the sweetner is grown. It is organic, not man-made. Therefore I strongly recommend that you use Truvia vs. Splenda.

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1/1/12 8:40 P

I only use pure Stevia...not Truvia. It's super sweet though, so you don't need as much. My favorite is to cut up an apple into bite sized pieces, then sprinkle a little stevia and cinnamon on top. Nuke it for about a minute, and VOILA instant yumminess! :)

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1/1/12 2:30 P

splenda

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1/1/12 4:19 A

I have been using Organic agave nectar. It is a bit costly about $3,50 to $4.00 per bottle. It is a natural sweetener, made from the leaves of the agave plant. and has a low glycemic index.
It can also be used for a vegan diet. It has no additives or preservatives. Its great for most anything requiring sugar. 2/3rds of a cup of this is = to 1 cup of sugar. 1 tbl is 60 cal/ 0 fat. I actually do not need to use a full serving when adding it to hot tea, or cereal.

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12/2/11 6:02 P

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11/30/11 8:51 P

I use stevia exclusively. I have not found any information that indicates that it is "bad" at all, and there is plenty of scary information about artificial sweeteners. I have it only once a day in my morning tea, and try to satisfy my sweet tooth with only real food, like fruit. No one said this would be easy!

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11/24/11 6:22 P

Great information,thanks everyone!

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11/22/11 9:01 A

I don't like the taste of Truvia/Stevia but I keep reading/trying to learn about it just in case it turns out to be better health-wise than Splenda.

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11/21/11 12:03 P

I only use Stevia. It is real and not a chemical.

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11/20/11 7:34 A

I stay away from Truvia and Splenda...only use Stevia.

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11/18/11 2:05 P

I just bought the packets of Stevia in the raw thinking it's better for me. This thread really has me confused. I'm trying to get off all the chemicals and processed foors.
My ingredients say...Dextrose and Stevia leaf extract.
Is that so bad?

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11/15/11 9:16 A

I suppost none of them are good if you use too much. But for me, Splenda is used for hot cereal, iced tea and grapefruit. Honey is used for hot tea and regular sugar is used for baking. I stay far, far away from baked goods.

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11/12/11 9:54 P

I use Splenda, but have heard some people say it causes eye problems.

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11/12/11 10:31 A

I found a few websites discussing the varying attributes/detractions of these two:

http://www.self.com/fooddiet/blogs/eatlikeme/2011/02/truvia-vs-splenda-which-is-bes.html

http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-truvia-and-vs-splenda/

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-truth-on-truvia/


I use Splenda™. I have used stevia, but (as was mentioned on some of these sites) I find it has a bit of an aftertaste. Not terribly offensive, but more than Splenda™. I can't tell the slightest bit of difference in flavor between sugar and Splenda™. I also like Splenda™ because you can use it 1:1 for sugar (makes measuring simpler!) and it's good for cooking. I noticed a new version of white and brown Splenda™ in the grocery recently ... I may try that out for holiday baking.

There was a mention of health concerns with Splenda™ on at least one of the websites I mentioned above. My husband is an "uncontrolled Type 2" diabetic, and (as far as I know) has had no problems with the Splenda™. I suppose that would be a thing to try to monitor.

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11/10/11 6:40 P

Still trying to wean myself off the sweet stuff, but still use a lot of both Splenda and Truva, depending on what I'm putting it in. Not sure either is particularly healthy. I've already given up most processed things, but having trouble kicking the sweetener habit.

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11/10/11 4:39 A

I am new to the message board thing. Another thing that I have found (with the help of a book "30 day diabetes cure") it that all the chemicals we actually put into our bodies is keeping my sugar levels high. With just giving up the pop (diet pop is the worst) I went from readings of 400's to 250's in a couple of days. Found out that one of the main culprits was the artificial sweeteners. Best I can explain it is that they would put up a barrier around my cells and not allow the insuline in to do its job (insuline resistance). I can use stevia and I haven't seen any raise in my sugar since it is a natural sweeter, but it has to be the real stevia, no added chemicals, etc. I am able to get at a healthfood store or online if I need to.
Eating as orgainic, no hormones, antibiotics lowered mine too as well as getting the omega-3 cage free no hormone eggs. Fruits and veges as organic as I can get.
I was able to get off of one of my meds in a matter of a couple weeks because I kept dropping too low (60's)

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11/6/11 8:53 A

In the past Nutrasweet and Splenda can cause migraine for me. Have any of you had experience with Truvia causing headaches? Thanks in advance for your replies.

Edited by: EASTERNSHOREHSG at: 11/6/2011 (08:54)

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11/5/11 1:39 P

OK, truvia

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11/2/11 2:36 P

By far Truvia is better. It is closer to real sugar without the additives. They've done research to show that splenda isn't really better than sweet and low

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11/2/11 10:47 A

Splenda is sucralose; Equal/Nutrasweet is aspartame.

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11/2/11 9:46 A

splenda

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11/1/11 10:12 A

There's a lot of information about aspartame (Splenda) and and stevia (Truvia) on the web. Get your SparkPoints for doing a web search now! Just make sure you're reading information, not advertisments!

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10/31/11 11:20 A

I like truvia in my tea.

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10/30/11 3:34 P

I believe both are ok in moderation

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10/24/11 6:03 P

There's some really odd information in this thread. I feel more confused about this issue than ever!



Edited by: DARKHORSE2011 at: 10/24/2011 (18:04)

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10/24/11 11:01 A

Pure stevia, in my opinion from the research I've done in acidic diets, would be better than both, in moderation of course. Truvia contains a stevia extract but it also has additives such as corn starch which could affect the nutrition and taste and purity of stevia. Splenda is something I don't know much about but I try to avoid all things that are unnatural. If I really have a sweet tooth I would rather have raw sugar than put strange things in my body because remember that aspartame is marked as safe even though it is a known carcinogen.
Stevia is also great in baking and even though you should have it in moderation remember that in sweetness and flavor 1/8 of a teaspoon is equal to a cup of sugar.

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10/23/11 10:35 P

Stevia is considered safe in moderation (in no more than 2 or 3 beverages per day). The science is still out now that it can be sold as a food product instead of a suppliment only.

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10/23/11 3:26 P

I tend to use splenda for baking, but prefer twin sugar for coffee.

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10/22/11 3:01 P

I use pure stevia extract powder all the time. It is pretty expensive, but you only use one tiny spoonful (spoon is about he size off a 1/16 teaspoon). When I bake, I do use Stevia in the Raw, but avoid it on a daily basis just like Truvia because it is bulked up with maltodexrin, a processed sugar.

Either way, it beats using splenda and equal and all the sugar alcohol, although, xylatol does seem to be the best choice of all of those products.

I just got a product called Yonana which you make ice cream in by putting frozen bananas in it along with other fruit to produce instant ice cream. It is sweet, creamy, cold and delicious and the only sugar in it is the sugar in the fruit you put in to it, nothing artificial...YUM

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10/12/11 12:53 P

DEVSGLAM, check Walmart and Target for agave. They've had it in the stores I've been in for a good price.

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10/12/11 12:21 P

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9/1/11 10:34 A

NEITHER!!! Splenda and Truvia are both processed and while Truvia is derived from Stevia, it is is very processed. If you want a zero calorie sweetener use Stevia! why would you use Truvia which is a processed version, if you can get it pure? It comes in liquid and powder. I like to use Stevia in the Raw. It is VERY sweet, so you don't need too much. I used to use two packets of Splenda, and now i use half a packet of Stevia. It also comes with fiber added. Look at your local health food store, or at the grocery store in the health food section. Even in the little two i live in the grocery store caries it.

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8/13/11 10:10 A

Every now and then, I like to bake. And my husband is diabetic, so he used to not be able to enjoy the things I made. I like Splenda because it measures cup for cup, like regular sugar. I but wholesale, so it comes in big bags.

Truvia is ok. I like the way it smells.(Like vanilla) I wish it tasted as good.

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8/12/11 5:39 P

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8/11/11 10:22 P

splenda

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8/11/11 8:21 P

My doctor makes me swear by Stevia

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8/10/11 10:55 P

Do we really need either ? When did our tastes become so perverted that we cannot stand the taste of normal/natural/unadulterated food ?

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8/10/11 3:46 P

I use Splenda because I prefer the taste.

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8/10/11 8:57 A

Very interesting information

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8/9/11 4:18 P

Stolen-Heart,
Thanks for the information. I was wondering why I suddenly had edema and realized after reading your post that I have greatly increased my use of Splenda. I will try the Stevia instead, although I'm not as fond of the taste. Agave makes me dump (sudden sleepiness, but not sweating and nausea like with processed sugar) so that's not an option.

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8/5/11 7:03 A

Not so sure that Splenda is a safe product. i prefer to use Agave. It is all natural and has a low glycemic index. Takes much like honey and you can use in anything.

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7/28/11 7:21 A

I've been having some stomach issues, since I attempted to remove sugar from my diet. Lately, I've had upset stomach and swelling in my legs. My son had a stomach bug, and so I thought I had the same thing, but it hasn't gone away. It seemed to let up for a couple of days, but the other night, I had it again, after I had some ice cream made with splenda.

I used to have splenda quite a bit, and the swelling in my legs was pretty bad and almost constant. I never made the connection, until after being off it for nearly a year, it's come back. I'm fairly young, so this swelling was a surprise.

I'm trying to remove the splenda items from my diet, but the two things I thought may help with the heart burn have ended up having it in them! Sugar free Altoids/peppermint, and canned PINEAPPLE! I should have checked the can...honestly. I threw them away. UGH!

I also have stevia available, along with aspartame, which never seemed to be a problem for me...nor my diabetic grandmother who used Equal in her coffee everyday, and at sugar-free ice cream on occasion. She also used saccharin before Equal was on the market.

That's not to say other won't have problems with it.

Anyway, I'm enjoying stevia, now. It's better than it's extract was. I don't use Truvia, anymore. It's got other stuff in it and even has carbohydrates, which I'm not sure if they're metabolically inert or not.

As for what splenda is, and why it may affect the GI tract so much...it's got a very similar chemical structure to suCROSE, table sugar. Table sugar is made of a glucose and a fructose. It's structure is why we sense it as sweet. Since splenda's structure is almost identical, we can barely tell the difference. But, sugar has an oxygen plus hydrogen group attached to its ring that is replaced by a chlorine atom in splenda. This content of splenda means it may be chemically active in the body.

Salt, a sodium and chlorine in loose association with each other, affects our bodies' water content, how the neurons fire, and how our bowels work. Does splenda upset this natural chemistry with its chlorine atom? I would think so.

Hmm...actually, it looks like it has 3 OH groups replaced by 3 chlorine atoms.

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7/28/11 12:08 A

Yes stevia is natural so any 100% stevia sweetener is great also agave nectar which can be pricey is a great natural sweetener. I must admit I am a splenda user for my coffee, but at least I drink my iced tea au natural.....hope this helps..

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7/27/11 8:43 P

I prefer Truvia. It's more expensive, but takes so much less to do the job. And I prefer the taste. To me it tastes closest to sugar.

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7/27/11 6:41 P

part of the problem using Truvia is that we think it takes a whole packet like other sweetners; but with Truvia, less is best. We only use 1 packet to sweeten a whole quart of tea. I use 1/2 packet to sweeten my homemade milk shakes. When you use the whole packet, it doesn't taste good. So try less and see if that works for you.

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4/27/11 5:54 P

Truvia works better for me and it is supposed to be more 'natural'?

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4/26/11 11:34 P

Personally I'm used to Splenda so I like the taste better.

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4/26/11 9:28 P

Truvia is Coke's brand of Splenda with some sugar added. Splenda is an artificial sweetener which means chemicals. I'm trying to stick with Stevia or Truvia myself.

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4/17/11 11:39 A

To me Splenda has an aftertaste and Truvia not so much.

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4/16/11 4:59 P

Part of the reason that Stevia, one brand name being Truvia, has had a difficult time getting into grocery stores is the political pressure by the equal and splenda conglomerates. I'm sure none of them care which one individuals prefer, as there will always be individual variation with respect to taste. But, they do care about the secondary markets such as diet soda and other artificially sweetened foods. If any of you are old enough to remember when saccharine fell from favor almost overnight because it supposedly caused cancer in rats will understand why the manufacturers of artificial sweeteners are trying to protect their market share against the new kid on the block which is not by the way artificial but is a non-nutritive sweetener.

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4/16/11 10:09 A

Truvia is really being heavily marketed as a sweetener. In the US if products are marketed as foods, they are not scrutinized for efficacy and reactions. Truvia is based upon Stevia. You are right to ask questions. Stevia has traditionally long been used for birth control by certain societies, in larger amounts. No US testing has been done to determine if the smaller amount recommended for Truvia have any deleterious effects upon human reproductive organs.

My husband and I tried Splenda when it first came on the market and ended up at the doctor's office with what we thought was a "tummy virus." To our surprise, the doctor said we were having a common reaction to Splenda.

Splenda is based on sucralose (lower calories than sugar) and in 2009 permission was given for Chinese manufacturers to produce similar products.

If you have access to a dietician, perhaps some of the mysteries about sweeteners for diabetics can be cleared up. Sometimes I combine a food that is naturally sweet with one that is not as sweet: strawberries and bananas. My dietician said sugar is sugar whether it is raw or refined, the results are the same.

As for me I cannot use any type of artificial sweeteners. They literally make me nauseous and give me headaches.

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4/15/11 6:56 A

I really don't know truly which is better for you, but Splenda tastes way better to me than Truvia. My husband is diabetic and he really dislikes the taste of Truvia as do I.

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4/10/11 1:04 P

Stevia isn't even approved for use in the UK, the food standards agency havent determined its safe enough.

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4/10/11 8:09 A

From what I have read and understand, Truvia is made from a plant called Stevia, it is natural and better for you. Splenda is still a "processed" sweetner, even though they claim it is made from real sugar...

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4/9/11 10:19 A

I have heard that Truvia is better for you nutrition wise but I see most people here use Splenda. Does anyone know the difference?

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