raindrop

Why does it appear that Splenda is preferred over other sweeteners? I have always used Sweet N Low. Just curious.

Thanks.

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CeeCee

Sweet n Low could possibly cause cancer if taken to excess. (I think it has an aftertaste, JMHO.) Equal (Nutrasweet) does not work well when heated- can turn bitter. Splenda has no known/documented side effects, and you can cook and bake with it easily. Splenda is my drug of choice.

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AlabamaChick

I use Sweet-N-Low too! Geeeezzzzz hope I don't get cancer. I have it every day in coffee!

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Eseret

I use Equal...can't stand Splenda or Sweet-n-Low. We all have our preferences

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Dyann

I use tons-o-splenda each day in coffee and bake with it and the lower sugar splenda brown sugar mix. Sweet n low to me is cancer in a bag (especially in the quantity I would use) and tastes bitter to me. JMO

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Debz

Splenda really does taste best to me...but I try really hard not to use it. I just don't think it's been tested enough. Google it....and you'll be shocked at some of the stuff you read.

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Looks like Donna is right though. My body doesn't seem to be done...

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CeeCee

Gee, Debbie! I don't wanna know! *wail*! Leave me my illusions, please!

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Surgery:328.6
Current: 223.8 as of 7/1/08
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Surgery Date: 2/12/07
Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI
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JenBear7

Splenda is made from real sugar.. hence, the lack of an after taste, or a bitter taste.. I cant tolerate equal or sweet n' low, but I LOVE splenda.

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raindrop

Very interesting! It just seemed that most posts I read related to making drinks etc. the sweetner of choice was splenda. I guess I just wanted to make sure the choice wasn't related to GBS. Thanks for the responses!

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