tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post5923163796475621900..comments2023-10-23T09:35:22.581-07:00Comments on Weight Watchers Changed My Life: artificial sweetenersMrs. Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487813205565998472noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-45261551383380319762009-10-14T10:25:08.926-07:002009-10-14T10:25:08.926-07:00Thank you for this very informative post. I was wo...Thank you for this very informative post. I was wondering, do you know anything about Stevia? I have read that it is pretty safe, but who knows...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060091637394810802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-11385939016279391692009-08-06T16:45:17.582-07:002009-08-06T16:45:17.582-07:00I saw this other day, but didn't have time to ...I saw this other day, but didn't have time to sit down & read it. I read it today & it is making me curious! I will have to read up on those sweeteners & I totally thought Splenda was okay. (I'm not taking any artificial sweeteners right now b/c I'm pregnant) But, I sure have in the past. Thanks for posting this...Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187856294493893139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-85939973547784994492009-08-03T16:54:15.813-07:002009-08-03T16:54:15.813-07:00I'd like to point everyone to this "level...I'd like to point everyone to this "level headed" article. Some folks are "purists" and if it isn't "natural" it's not good.<br />Sugar is processed. It's not really natural. To get it naturally, you need to eat Cane or Beets before they process them into sugar. They are chemical, but I can see it from the purist pov and agree that sugar was created by the natural process of the growth of a plant where the other sweeteners were created in a lab. <br />Read this article and then, as Mrs. Classic recommends, do your OWN research. http://www.stephencabral.com/Side-effects-of-artificial-sweeteners.html<br /><br />Food for thought, is an in-vitro baby not a real baby? Is a lab created Gem not a real gem? <br /><br />I know, it's not the same at all, but it is something to consider before you jump on the bandwagon that artificial sweeteners are bad. Moderation, as many posters already said, that's the key. Even sugar will kill you if you over use it. <br /><br />Be well, be SMART and think!ThinWomanTryingToGetOuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044416883968028070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-91107282610466754672009-07-28T16:34:08.619-07:002009-07-28T16:34:08.619-07:00This post was fascinating. I seriously had no idea...This post was fascinating. I seriously had no idea. Thank you so much for putting this info out there.JennyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906552108581550958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-60683241747628347532009-07-28T16:28:05.895-07:002009-07-28T16:28:05.895-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.JennyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906552108581550958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-63986435891338549662009-07-28T09:38:01.435-07:002009-07-28T09:38:01.435-07:00Hi...I've just recently began reading your blo...Hi...I've just recently began reading your blog...and this post was so intruiging to me! I've since decided to start to wean myself off of my daily Dt. Mt. Dew's, and to take out the Splenda that I've used in my sweet tea...I can't wait to see the difference on the scale!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754400456394063626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-32252701297404622442009-07-26T19:25:26.740-07:002009-07-26T19:25:26.740-07:00I found your blog by bloghopping, but I do think ...I found your blog by bloghopping, but I do think you're onto something.....I gave up diet coke, and it made a big difference but I have continued to use Splenda. now I'm thinking I should give it up, too. thanks.<br /><br />Suzannesoutherninspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963496784797926400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-52466135772292106622009-07-23T21:30:49.430-07:002009-07-23T21:30:49.430-07:00I just read the comments on this post after readin...I just read the comments on this post after reading the post, and Jessica's comment makes a lot of sense.Prissy Southern Prephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081921449953259580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-89017083370397972009-07-23T15:13:06.861-07:002009-07-23T15:13:06.861-07:00I'm new to the blogging world and have been re...I'm new to the blogging world and have been reading your blog for a little while but thought that I would give you my two cents on this topic. Here's where I am coming from: I have BS in nutrition and dietetics; once I complete my thesis I will have an MS in foods and nutrition; and I am about to embark on a 9-month journey (internship) to be become a registered dietician. Artificial sweeteners - there are numerous studies out there that link sugar substitutes to weight gain; artificial sweeteners are not "real" food, they are artificial, you're body doesn't always recognize and know what to do with a food that isn't "real," when this happens your body tends to convert this artificial food into fat; now for the those who are obese artificial sweeteners can help them to lose weight but this will only work if they are taking in ridiculous amounts of real sugar on a regular basis. I am a fan of eating as much "real" food as possible; it's very hard to stay away from processed foods but I try to as much as possible. I want my body to recognize just about everything that goes into it. Thanks for posting this and thanks for reading my two cents (sorry for the length).Jessica Oswald, MS, RD, LDNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291044581826600081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-65505287218251596022009-07-23T14:47:36.407-07:002009-07-23T14:47:36.407-07:00Hi there! I fell across your blog somehow and this...Hi there! I fell across your blog somehow and this post scared the living daylights out of me!!! I am having some of the same symptoms that you had. Joint/muscle pain in my hands and neck. I am also always bloated. I have been dieting and exercising for about a year now and haven't lost muuch weight at all. I recently started back on weight watchers (first meeting tonight) and have decided to cut out artificial sweeteners to see if that helps. My husband and I use it in EVERYTHING!!! I even bake a lot with it. I started a little research today and found many articles on Time, ABC, WEBMD and many many other credible locations. I am shocked. Thank you for posting this!!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05916294797083405229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-88462016774897376602009-07-23T13:51:38.332-07:002009-07-23T13:51:38.332-07:00I highly agree- The artificial sweetener aspartame...I highly agree- The artificial sweetener aspartame has been proven to cause cause of multiple sclerosis, ...Use this instead FDA approval is stevia (Truvia)<br /><br />Thxs<br />~ Kelly Ann~<br />http://kellyannstudio.blogspot.com/<br />www.KellyAnnStudio.com<br /><br />PS - I'm having a Recipe Swap, I'm sure you have a lot healthy dishes-please share-thxs~ Kelly Ann ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/04566779222119187765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-64865721436820573272009-07-23T13:49:39.218-07:002009-07-23T13:49:39.218-07:00This is tough for me too. I have cut back, because...This is tough for me too. I have cut back, because I don't think anything fake can can be good for you. However, I find it SO much easier to follow points by eating the things that contain aspartame, phelenyutroniks, splenda, etc. I do believe, however, that the more you eat of these things, the more your body craves sugar...<br /><br />It's a toss up and a struggle for me, thanks for sharing!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897775956709904970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-14268141884488598952009-07-23T12:29:00.947-07:002009-07-23T12:29:00.947-07:00I agree with BEG...moderation is the key. I don&#...I agree with BEG...moderation is the key. I don't think I would bake a cake for kids with Splenda, but a packet here or there or a Diet Coke once in awhile I think is ok...MCWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573175013345702775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1737706271071419744.post-10608668115989542202009-07-23T12:19:05.289-07:002009-07-23T12:19:05.289-07:00I saw that as a message that came to me via junk m...I saw that as a message that came to me via junk mail. I don't know what to think about it either. I think everything in moderation is alright, which is how I'm living my life right now. I think that WW encourages fresh food, prepared in the home, and that eliminates a lot of the artifical stuff. Just my thinking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com