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02-09-2009, 09:16 AM

I’m not sure if anyone here would be interested, but for what it’s worth, there is an alternative to the standard artificial sweeteners currently on the market. I didn’t like the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and Nutra-Sweet and I’m a bit worried now with all the new studies that have come out recently, specifically about Splenda causing the loss of the essential bacteria in the gut and the allegations that Splenda is also causing people to gain weight because of the way the body processes sucralose.

There is a new zero calorie sweetener on the market called Truvia. Unlike Splenda and other artificial sweeteners that are made chemically Truvia is made of rebiana, a sweetener derived from the leaves of stevia plant which is native to South and Central America. Stevia is grown for its sweet leaves and the stevia extract turns out to be more than 300 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia leaves are harvested and dried, and are steeped in fresh water in a process similar to that of making tea. From what I’ve been able to find on the internet, the stevia plant has been used as a sweetener for decades in South America and Japan.

I’ve been using Truvia for about two months now and have had no ill effects. I like the way it tastes (I use it on my oatmeal or sprinkle some on my strawberries) and from my perspective there is no real aftertaste.

Obviously you need to do your own research and follow what makes you feel safe but I just wanted you all to know there is another alternative to sugar and chemical sweeteners out there. I think this site is relatively balanced so you may want to read a little on the stevia plant here and then find other information as you see fit.

http://eco-chick.com/2008/05/27/truvia-coming-soon-to-supermarkets-everywhere/

By the way, I hope nobody sees this as an advertisement for Truvia. I’m in no way on their payroll nor do I have any vested interest in Cargill (the company who makes this stuff). I just wanted to share some information and offer an alternative.

Best of Luck to All,

Carmen

02-09-2009, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
petroc Posts: n/a	Truvia vs Splenda I’m not sure if anyone here would be interested, but for what it’s worth, there is an alternative to the standard artificial sweeteners currently on the market. I didn’t like the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and Nutra-Sweet and I’m a bit worried now with all the new studies that have come out recently, specifically about Splenda causing the loss of the essential bacteria in the gut and the allegations that Splenda is also causing people to gain weight because of the way the body processes sucralose. There is a new zero calorie sweetener on the market called Truvia. Unlike Splenda and other artificial sweeteners that are made chemically Truvia is made of rebiana, a sweetener derived from the leaves of stevia plant which is native to South and Central America. Stevia is grown for its sweet leaves and the stevia extract turns out to be more than 300 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia leaves are harvested and dried, and are steeped in fresh water in a process similar to that of making tea. From what I’ve been able to find on the internet, the stevia plant has been used as a sweetener for decades in South America and Japan. I’ve been using Truvia for about two months now and have had no ill effects. I like the way it tastes (I use it on my oatmeal or sprinkle some on my strawberries) and from my perspective there is no real aftertaste. Obviously you need to do your own research and follow what makes you feel safe but I just wanted you all to know there is another alternative to sugar and chemical sweeteners out there. I think this site is relatively balanced so you may want to read a little on the stevia plant here and then find other information as you see fit. http://eco-chick.com/2008/05/27/truvia-coming-soon-to-supermarkets-everywhere/ By the way, I hope nobody sees this as an advertisement for Truvia. I’m in no way on their payroll nor do I have any vested interest in Cargill (the company who makes this stuff). I just wanted to share some information and offer an alternative. Best of Luck to All, Carmen