Atomic pink
Gold Member
I know there have been discussions in the past about the possible side effects of aritificial sweeteners and I have always been of the opinion that if it is doing you no noticable ill-effect and is helping you limit other unhealthy choices then its probably the lesser of the two evils. Recently, though, I have been wondering whether I am consuming too much splenda as I seem to be having more of that than I ever would have done prior to slimming world in sugar.
In a typical day I would maybe have 4/5 cups of tea with one splenda tablet in each and most days either a teaspoon mixed with plain yoghurt and vanilla or mixed with some frozen berriers. Occassionally I will also stew some plums or apples with splenda (synning the fruit accordingly of course!). Is this normal for other people on slimming world?
I am suffering no noticeable ill effects due to it and having some yoghurt or a cup of tea seems to be stopping me reaching for the cheese of an evening but I would never have consumed 7 teaspooons of sugar (much more of a savoury tooth than a sweet tooth) in a day so it seems a little wrong to me to be consuming this much sweetener.
All opinions gratefully received!
In a typical day I would maybe have 4/5 cups of tea with one splenda tablet in each and most days either a teaspoon mixed with plain yoghurt and vanilla or mixed with some frozen berriers. Occassionally I will also stew some plums or apples with splenda (synning the fruit accordingly of course!). Is this normal for other people on slimming world?
I am suffering no noticeable ill effects due to it and having some yoghurt or a cup of tea seems to be stopping me reaching for the cheese of an evening but I would never have consumed 7 teaspooons of sugar (much more of a savoury tooth than a sweet tooth) in a day so it seems a little wrong to me to be consuming this much sweetener.
All opinions gratefully received!