OT: Can you recommend a sugar substitute?

[MegND95]

I *must* have sugar in my morning coffee, but figure it as an easy way to cut some calories from my diet. Can you recommend a decent tasting sub?? I've tried Equal, but it gives me headaches! Any others?

Thanks!

[searchdog]

Can you use Splenda?

[JBaxter]

Splenda gets my vote if you must use a sub.

[Puddy73]

Another vote for Splenda. I don't notice an aftertaste when I use it in my coffee, but it tastes a little weird in tea.

Jennifer
Mommy to Annabelle 9/03 & a little pumpkin due 10/05

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

[cmdunn1972]

Splenda's pretty good, but I've heard some people complain about the aftertaste. If you don't like it, Zylosweet (zylitol) is even more like sugar as far as texture and taste, but it's quite expensive ($9/bag I think). You can get it at most health food stores since it's not really on the public's radar yet.

(Edited for clarification)

[g-mama]

I've been using Splenda for a long time now in my coffee and I really like it.


Kristen
Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
and a third one coming in december '05!

[caridura]

I also prefer to use Splenda.

[JElaineB]

What about stevia? Unlike all other sugar substitues which are artifical, it is 100% natural (Splenda says it is "made from sugar" but they chemically adulterate it by the addition of chlorine to make it sweeter). Stevia is a natural herb that is many times sweeter than sugar. We have some growing in our garden right now. You can find it in the health food section in powder, tablets or drops. Because it is an herb some weird FDA rule says it can't be called a "sweetener" and it has to be sold as a "dietary supplement". One common brand is SweetLeaf. Here are a couple websites. If you google for "stevia" you'll find a lot more.

http://www.healthy.net/nutrit/kitchen/foods/stevia.asp
htto://www.stevia.net
http://www.cookingwithstevia.com/

Jennifer
mom to Jacob 9/27/02

[MelissaTC]

Splenda fan here. I don't really experience any aftertaste with it...

[kensjen]

I was going to recommend stevia as well. I love that it is natural, and the taste is great. You only need a small amount. The drops are perfect for coffee, tea, etc.