Sweeteners

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-29-2008
Sweeteners
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Sun, 06-22-2008 - 6:36pm

Well I am well into the SBD book now and quite impressed.  May actually be able to start my phase 1 tomorrow.  Question is, can I use stevia instead of artificial sweeteners or is that too close to actual sugar??  Would anyone care to give me some input before I start out incorrectly?


Look forward to chatting with you bunch of hard working SBD'ers.


Sheila

 

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-06-2007
Sun, 06-22-2008 - 6:50pm

You can use Stevia, or whatever zero calorie sweetener you prefer.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 06-22-2008 - 8:01pm

Hi Shiela,


Just wanted to pop in and say hi and welcome!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-29-2008
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 10:14am

I have used Stevia and have some here.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-20-2007
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 11:25am

Another natural sweetener that you can use is agave nectar. It's legal because it's lower on the glycemic index.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 12:02pm

I don't like the taste of stevia either.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-29-2008
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 12:42pm

Thanks for the reply.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 12:46pm

They have agave nectar at Whole Foods but I can get it right in my regular grocery store.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-29-2008
Mon, 06-23-2008 - 12:55pm

Thanks, will run down to the market, it's a large one so they would probably carry it as well.


Sheila

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-03-2006
Tue, 07-29-2008 - 8:04pm

So agave nectar is okay even though it has 16 grams of sugar and 60 calories per 1 tablespoon?


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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 07-29-2008 - 10:46pm
It's legal if you don't mind counting 60 calories per tablespoon towards sweet treats.
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