Comments on: Hit the Links!

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:06:26 +0000

I used to use 1 packet of Splenda in my coffee. Then I ran out one day, never got around to buying more, and just got used to the taste of plain coffee with a little whole cream. I have peanut or almond or cashew butter, or fruit, or a teaspoon of honey when I have a sweet craving. I eat a lot of berries, too. But I think a little stevia is fine.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:58:58 +0000

I use Stevia in my morning cup of coffee.
I buy it at my local health food store. As Crystal previously pointed out-Wal Mart is now selling Stevia on their shelves which i say is the better option. I know someone who uses honey in their coffee and uses only that. I’ve tried it in my coffee but Stevia tastes better.(My 2 cents)

By: Dave C.

Dave C. — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:29:58 +0000

This is one area where I haven’t quite followed the Primal Pyramid. I’ve knocked down my two-cases-of-Diet-Pepsi a week habit to having four or five a week. I’ve traded my half-gallon-a-week of premium ice for 3-4 sugar-free popsicles a day (aspartame). And I tried going with organic half and half with no sugar for my daily cup of coffee but I went back to a flavored non-dairy creamer and a packet of Splenda. So although I’m still consuming some chemicals I sure don’t need, I’m not going to worry about it for now. Once I reach my target weight, then perhaps I can focus more on eliminating the inflammatories.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:28:51 +0000

Honestly, I haven’t used stevia, splenda, or sugar for awhile. But, I have no problem with stevia, and occassional splenda, especially if it helps with the sugar addiction.

The FDA is warning us about stevia? Ha. Good one. In the 80’s stevia was banned by the FDA just as nutra-sweet(aspartame) was coming into power. Coincidence? Stevia is starting to make a come back so of course it’s time for a warning.

By: Mark Sisson

Mark Sisson — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:54:30 +0000

I don’t have a problem with occasional use of various sugar substitutes, but in general I agree that natural is best. (Of course you all know where I stand on sugar.) I’m curious what the rest of you think.

By: almost vegetarian

almost vegetarian — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:44:32 +0000

You know, horror that sugar is, it is at least natural. So, for now, my plan is to avoid sugar, but if I am going to eat it, to use it in as natural a form as possible. Like honey. Or maple syrup. Or cane sugar. Or even (and this is top of the natural horror parade) white. Because I’d rather have natural any day. And because the jury is still out on Stevia. So why take chances?

Cheers!