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Title: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Tier on January 28, 2007, 04:14:14 PM

Im wanting a sugar substitute but i noticed splenda is almost on par with with sugar calorie wise so not sure what the deal is there?

What low cal sweetners do you guys/gals use for oatmeal or cooking in general eg. custard.

Preferebly in 'crystal sugar' form ?

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Princess L on January 28, 2007, 09:59:24 PM

Quote from: Tier on January 28, 2007, 04:14:14 PM

Im wanting a sugar substitute but i noticed splenda is almost on par with with sugar calorie wise

:-\ ??? :-\

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Tier on January 28, 2007, 11:49:12 PM

................ yes im not crazy princess L ....i swear  ;D :-\   maybe its a new zealand thing

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Tier on January 28, 2007, 11:59:40 PM

hold up.....ive fucked up , i must have looked at the packet wrong cos according to the website is like 1/8th the cal's of sugar or something

sorry  :-\ :P

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: dontknowit on January 29, 2007, 05:05:36 AM

Try to learn eating things without the sweet taste.

Coffee/tea without sugar or alternative.

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: MidniteRambo on January 29, 2007, 07:59:57 AM

Quote from: Tier on January 28, 2007, 11:59:40 PM

hold up.....ive fucked up , i must have looked at the packet wrong cos according to the website is like 1/8th the cal's of sugar or something

sorry  :-\ :P

My last meal of the day is usually low fat cottage cheese with wheat germ.  I noticed if I add splenda, then I'm rarely full afterwards and want to eat more.  However, if I leave it out, I ususally feel full enough.  There is something about stimulating your "sweet tooth" that turns on the hunger mechanisms in your brain. 

So splenda is a fine product if you must sweeten, but try to wean yourself off as much as possible.

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Princess L on January 29, 2007, 06:44:08 PM

Quote from: MidniteRambo on January 29, 2007, 07:59:57 AM

There is something about stimulating your "sweet tooth" that turns on the hunger mechanisms in your brain. 

It's also the same thing that stimulates an insulin response in some people.

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Tier on January 29, 2007, 07:36:31 PM

Yeah ive been doing the whole spices and cinnamon thing for months and i hit the wall , just using sauce and stuff to help out for a bit and instead of a 2L of ice cream id rather make a fruit salad with custard made with low fat milk and splenda

thats far better than the ice cream  :)

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: darksol on January 29, 2007, 08:58:02 PM

If your are trying to tone up, ditch the sugar, else add some sweet n low to it.  If you are trying to bulk add some dextrose to your diet.  I like to take dextrose about 30 minutes after I eat some protien, to help transport it into my muscles. 

Title: Re: Sugar substitue/low cal's , splenda?
Post by: Tier on January 29, 2007, 09:50:39 PM

.....i never said i was using sugar , but cheers dude  :)