I'm severely addicted to Splenda.... I am 3 months post of sleeve... I add Splenda to my coffee during days and my unsweetened teas!! I'm worried that it's a no no? I've tried stevia and I just can't get a taste for it [emoji30]

Nothing wrong with Splenda.

Some people are vehemently opposed to artificial sweeteners.

I, on the other hand, use multiple packets of Equal and Sweet-N-Low per day to sweeten my coffee and iced tea. If Equal is unavailable, I'll use Splenda although I dislike its taste.

I've been in maintenance for approximately 1 year without any issues. The research studies that indicate increased obesity prevalence with artificial sweetener usage are poorly designed.

Your mileage may vary. Good luck to you.

I have a intolerance for aspartame and sucralose. It's so bad my cramps and headache are hospital-worthy if I don't get meds in. As long as you tolerate splenda fine there's nothing wrong with it. Just be wary if you start noticing headaches or other side effects when you use it

14 hours ago, longlashes23 said:

I'm severely addicted to Splenda.... I am 3 months post of sleeve... I add Splenda to my coffee during days and my unsweetened teas!! I'm worried that it's a no no? I've tried stevia and I just can't get a taste for it

I like the taste of Splenda the best. I also don't mind Equal. I couldn't stand Stevia but I do like Truvia and I've been trying to use that more instead of Splenda because I've heard it's more natural, though I still have Splenda when in a restaurant, at Starbucks, etc. It did take a little adjustment to get used to the different taste, but now I like it. I know some are vehemently opposed to any artificial sweeteners, but I feel like for me (a sugar addict) I think it's a better choice because I can't have "just a little bit" of the real thing.

I use a tiny amount of Splenda in my coffee and that is it. I prefer my tea unsweetened. I don't see a problem using it.

I use saccharin - sweet n low.

But I am going to try stevia blend with erythritol (sugar alcohol).

Also I am old - I remember Funny Face (koolaid type) drink mix and it was sweetened w cyclamates - the US caved to errant reasearch and the sugar industry and banned cyclamates - but you can order it from Canada under Sugar Twin brand name. Many many countries never banned its use. I intend to order some.

My NUT suggested Splenda Naturals, really good, no calories.

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