Can't tolerate Artificial Sweeteners...

[Molly3 495]

Hi ALL,

I've had a dull headache & my brain seems to be in a constant fog...I decided to try & cut the artificial crap out as much as possible & I'm feeling much better! I'm trying to get my Protein source with real food but, it's still not possible....I still need to add the shakes. Anyone else feel funky with all the fake stuff? If so, what do you do? Today I'm going to try & add reg Gatorade to my Water instead of the G2, should I be worried about 'dumping'?

Thanks a bunch!

[kiwi17 54]

I can't tolerate them at all since surgery. They give me stomach pain, bloating and gas. I have to read labels very carefully now.

[Molly3 495]

Hmm, maybe that's where I'm getting my bloat from?

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Hi ALL,

I've had a dull headache & my brain seems to be in a constant fog...I decided to try & cut the artificial crap out as much as possible & I'm feeling much better! I'm trying to get my Protein source with real food but, it's still not possible....I still need to add the shakes. Anyone else feel funky with all the fake stuff? If so, what do you do? Today I'm going to try & add reg Gatorade to my Water instead of the G2, should I be worried about 'dumping'?

Thanks a bunch!

How are you with sugar alcohol such as Xylitol? If you don't know, try some Ideal. This is my favorite sweetner but I only use it at home as no restaurants carry it.

Try agave, it's a Syrup made from the same plant that tequila is made from. It's a little pricey, but natural and delicious.

[BKLYNgal87 503]

Sugar alcohols [sorbitol, maltitol, etc] always made me "sprint to the bathroom" sick . Splenda and stevia usually don't because they are a very different chemical composition. What sweetener to they list on the ingredients of Protein powder? You could try using unflavored [therefore unsweetened] Protein Powder and add it to Soups or hot Cereal. This is what I have done to break up the monotony.

As for regular gatorade, if your plan allows it, my advice is drink a small amount at a time and wait. See how it makes you feel. Don't drink too much of it at once because you may not like the result. Hope you feel better soon!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

You can also substitute coconut sugar instead of regular...It is all natural as well....Agave, you use 1/2 of what the recipe calls for...I use real maple Syrup as well on my cereal...not much, just a tad...Made the difference for me....Have not had any refined sugar in 10 months....yeah me!!!

[Molly3 495]

Great advice guys...thank you so much!

[Molly3 495]

Carlos- we use Agave in our margaritas...DELICIOSO!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Carlos- we use Agave in our margaritas...DELICIOSO!

Carlos- we use Agave in our margaritas...DELICIOSO!

Maybe if you're lucky, a friend will send you a homemade gatorade recipe you could try to make with agave

[Molly3 495]

Hmm, I wonder who that could be? SEND IT NOW, B!

[kiwi17 54]

Sugar alcohols [sorbitol' date= maltitol, etc] always made me "sprint to the bathroom" sick

Yes! These are what I cannot tolerate anymore...anything that ends in "itol". They seem to be hidden in a lot of things you would not expect.

[JIllette 57]

I am a diabetic so I am used to the artificial stuff. My personal favorite it Truivia. Today is my first day using it again made decafe coffee. Will let you know later.