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| Fri, 01-09-2004 - 10:07am |
I read the SBD book a while ago, and it's my MIL's copy, so I don't have easy access to it at the moment (I'm getting my own copy this weekend). Anyway - I seem to recall something about using artificial sweeteners (like Splenda) instead of sugar in things like coffee and the desserts, etc. My dh (who is being unbelievably supportive of my efforts), is trying out SBD also, but he has a strong sensitivity to aspartame type products - it gives him horrible migraines. Is there anyway to avoid using the artifical stuff - can we just use regular sugar, just maybe less of it? Any ideas would be appreciated, and of course, if I'm remembering wrong about the book recommending sugar substitutes, please correct me.
Thanks,
Terri

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Bonnie
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Bonnie
174/168/150
My son is extreamly allergic to Aspartame, so I understand. Sugar is best for him, Stevia also good, Splenda if zero calories were needed would be ok for him too.
Good Luck
Jedi
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Posted by Jedi yesterday as a response to catsjamjams "sugar-free" question...
In 1981, saccharin was again questioned as a carcinogen, but no respectable scientific proof was ever presented. In 2001, the cancer warning was removed from saccharin product labels as saccharin was shown, once again, to be safe for human consumption, as it has never been proven to cause cancer in humans. The laboratory protocols used to prove saccharin caused cancer in laboratory rats have been questioned as being unethical modus operandi.
As of 2003, saccharin is now sold without the cancer warning and is being reintroduced into food products.
A few of the 90 different documented symptoms being caused by aspartame include:
Headaches/migraines, dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain, rashes, depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo, memory loss, and joint pain.
According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame, the following chronic illnesses can be triggered or worsened by ingesting of aspartame:(2)
Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, parkinson's disease, alzheimer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, and diabetes.
Not preaching... but I think it is important for people to understand that Aspartame is not so safe. If you would like to read alittle more about the history of Aspartame and Saccharin check out the post: "Sugar Free" Stuff message #2975.4, it explains why one is "considered bad" and the other is not. I am not saying Saccharin is the best thing in the world for you, nothing that is artifical truely good for you, but I thought you might like the information.
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Thanks so much for all the help...
Bonnie
Now, Bonnie, no need to get upset.
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