Artificial Sugars (not a freak out, a question)

Abinormal · July 2009

Ok, so I know that a lot of you are avoiding products with Aspartame and I am avoiding these products as well. However, I have been drinking a flavored, sparkling water that is sweetened with Splenda. According to studies that I have found on Google etc. Splenda does not have the same risks as Aspartame. My question is;

How many of you would or have been drinking or eating things sweetened with Splenda?

or

Are you either completely avoiding artificial sugars or not worrying about artificial sugars?

KellyLouise... · July 2009

I use splenda in my tea and I drink diet pop, so both.

Randa&Jerm · July 2009

I typically stay away from artificial sugars because I think they taste nasty, but I was hooked on crystal light which is sweetened with Splenda. Splenda is supposed to be better for you than the others, but I dont think there has been sufficient studies done, especially on pregnant women to say that it is 100% safe. Thats why some docs say to avoid it.

catycombs · July 2009

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Splenda.

Brooke 0617 · July 2009

I have tried not to use Splenda or drink diet soda (which has been really hard for me!). Though I do occasionally get a decaf coffee from Starbucks and the flavoring they put in it probably uses something similar to splenda.

vernab · July 2009

I'm not really worried about it. I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) so if I have too much sugar, it makes me sick. I have maybe one diet soda a day and sugar free syrup with splenda.

goldenleaves · July 2009

I don't really even pay attention... but I've been known to enjoy a Diet Coke here and there, and I'm pretty sure that has artificial sweeteners.

4realyo · July 2009

I dont use any artificial sweeteners or drink diet soda. But I didnt before I was pg either.

ickasticka · July 2009

I'm really not worried about it. I think that if there was any real risk involved it would be from consuming HUGE amounts of them. One diet soda a day and a Splenda or two is not going to hurt anything in my opinion.

ernlei608 · July 2009

I personally avoid artificial sugars, pregnant or not. I dont freak out if I have something that does have one. Part of it is taste, I have never liked any diet soda, sparkling waters, etc. I can't pronounce it or can't find by itself in the grocery store I try to avoid. Most of the time I'm successful, and other times I'm not. But I really dont worry about it.

BetsyDavis · July 2009

IckaSticka:
I'm really not worried about it.? I think that if there was any real risk involved it would be from consuming HUGE amounts of them.? One diet soda a day and a Splenda or two is not going to hurt anything in my opinion.

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Phoebe Halliwell · July 2009

I tend to stay away from artificial sugars in general, pregnant or not. I try to use natural sweeteners whenever possible - honey, agave, maple syrup, etc.

melissas613 · July 2009

ive been trying to avoid all together-- but sometimes i crave a diet coke, which in that case, i am consuming?artificial?sugars. i think like with most things, it is okay in moderation.?

littlemaybaby · July 2009

My doctor said her preference was for me to only have one artificially sweetened drink a day (that goes for either Splenda or aspartame). Her reasoning was that a lot of things now have artificial sweetener in them and chances are that I may be getting more in my diet than I realize.

Her personal opinion is that neither are great and while studies right now show that Splenda is probably a better option than aspartame, it also hasn't been around long enough to know as much about it.

Just my doctor's opinion obviously. But since I went out of my way to ask her opinion, I do try to stick to her recommendation.

easjer05 · July 2009

Given that aspartame is one of the most well studied food additives and has been proven safe countless times (in moderate use) by the FDA and specifically approved as safe for use in pregnancy . . . I use in moderation. Splenda is actually less well tested simply by virtue of not having been around as long.

lovebug630 · July 2009

I have one glass of diet Coke a day, and I also use Splenda from time to time in sweet tea.

jennybeams · July 2009

I use splenda in my tea and drink diet soda sweetned with Splenda. It's not the same thing as aspartame. I've also had aspartame in some kool-aid type beverages, in moderation.

eilathen · July 2009

catycombs:
I Splenda.

This! Also, WTEWYE said Splenda was the best artificial sweetner out there.

SymphonyGirl · July 2009

I'm avoiding diet stuff altogether. I guess I just feel like Splenda hasn't been around that long and we may not really know for sure if it's 100% safe.

adam+katie · July 2009

I asked my dr. if I could drink any diet pop, and she said diet crush, because it has splenda. Now I am slightly nervous that this baby is going to be orange

benoitfan · July 2009

As far as I know, the only sweetener with proven negative impact on a developing baby is Saccharin. The books I have say that Aspartame is ok, in moderation. I have a friend who basically had a diet pepsi IV for all four of her kids (she's a diet pepsi-o-holic) and all were born of normal birthweight, at term, perfectly healthy. Splenda is actually a sweetener that starts out as sugar and is processed in such a way to remove the calories. From the splenda website...

Can women who are pregnant or nursing use SPLENDA? or products with SPLENDA? Brand Sweetener?

Yes. The FDA has approved the use of sucralose (or SPLENDA? Brand Sweetener) for the general population and imposed no restrictions on its consumption by pregnant women and nursing mothers. SPLENDA? No Calorie Sweetener may be used as part of a healthy prenatal and postnatal diet.

Johnna&Ralph · July 2009

I use splenda all the time in my ice tea. My doctor said it was find.

klande3 · July 2009

I am at a very high risk for Gestational Diabetes. It runs on both sides of my family, so I have been doing both

vmm0016 · July 2009

I drink mostly water. Sad

I used to drink lots of diet soda but really haven't come up with a good alternative.

ValentineNJ · July 2009

My nutritionist (a holistic nutritionist, if that gives any perspective), freaked out when I told her I have a sip of DH's Diet Coke once in a while....she said it was worse than smoking cigarettes...it's just one opinion. And I still do have a sip of the DC once in a while.

amberqtxoxo@Gmail.com · July 2009

Well, since I had cancer and went through 8 mo. of Chemo. I just stay away from any artificial sugars, real sugar is not that bad for you. I'm not saying that artificial sugar caused my cancer but I would rather be safe than sorry... Thats just me.

Katalen72 · July 2009

I had Gastric Bypass 2 years ago, I lost 180 lbs. Because of the GB, I can't digest natural sugars properly. They make me very sick, a "dumping syndrome" which includes vomiting, diarrhea, cold sweats, hot flashes...its not pretty.

So, my OB aware that I had GB surgery, okayed that I can have Splenda products instead of regular sugars.

I use Splenda products all the time, before and during my pregnancy.

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