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brideonjuly8
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what are your thoughts on sugar vs artificial sweeteners?
brideonjuly8
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Specifically, syrup?
DS doesn't like to eat much breakfast these days, but the only thing he'll take a few bites out of are either a pancake or a waffle. Sometimes some fruit to go along with it, and milk.
I'm okay with the pancake or waffle, but I'm unsure how I feel about sugar vs artificial sweetners. I used to get the Kirklands all natural maple syrup, but there's a ton of sugar in it. But any other brand that's sugar free has artificial sweeteners in it. I know it doesn't matter a ton because the amount is so little (I think the max I use would probably be about a tsp) but it still makes me wonder which is the lesser of two evils, so to speak.
I noticed on days when I used full sugar syrup, most often steven is pretty hyped up and wouldn't have as good of a day at school (not every time, but it did happen). I think he may just be a little more sensitive to sugar? I don't know.
Right now I bought one that's sweetened with Splenda, but I'm not even sure how I feel about that for him yet, since it's still pretty new.
I'm definitely not one of those moms that's crazy about 'no sugar', but I think in the morning I'd like to avoid it as much as possible so his day isn't out of sorts right off the bat, ya know?
Your thoughts?
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Re: what are your thoughts on sugar vs artificial sweeteners?
As for your big Q: I think the real stuff (in moderation) is better for you than the fake stuff (in any amount). Not just with sweeteners, but with most things. You can take that with a grain of salt, as we do not have children yet. :-)
Ditto this.
Real all the way.
I remember reading some things in Lyndsay's blog about how some sugars can ferment with overgrowths of yeast in the gut? Leads to sort of an almost drunken euphoria (manic, hyperactive kiddo), until one must almost literally "sober up" which then leads to a withdrawal type behavior (sullen, "misbehaved", unhappy, tantrumish). I'm wildly paraphrasing and I need to go to sleep... I've been awake too long. But something to consider!
Thanks, I'm heading to the store now so I'll pick this up!
I was going to say to try agave or honey. (I can't stand the taste of agave)
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I know for some people Agave Nectar bothers their digestive system. https://www.livestrong.com/article/308147-side-effects-of-using-agave-syrup/ I also recall a friend doing research on it and saying it increases the chance of miscarriage, but I don't have a reference for that.
We stick to real sugar as much as possible.
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Oddly enough, I've actually found that different brands have different tastes - a lot like stevia. I hated the one by Madhava, but love the one by Milagro. As in the tequia. Haha.
this. we use this for dd.
I would avoid agave nectar, or at least do your own research before trying it. It is heavily processed with tons of chemicals and has a fructose content higher than HFCS. Unrefined honey, grade B maple syrup, and limited regular sugar are safer in my book.
https://www.safbaby.com/agave-nectar-not-a-safe-alternative-sweetener-for-your-family
I was going to suggest trying to have him use honey. I got away with using honey instead of syrup on pancakes and waffles with Abby until she was about 4. Now she insists on syrup when she eats pancakes and I also do peanut butter or a little natural fruit spread on waffles.
If not I would definitely do sugar over an artificial sweetener.