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One of my sisters has been looking at Stevia, a new artificial sweetener. I found this relevant article in one of our national newspapers. We have diabetes running in the family (I don't have it yet) and thus have an interest in artifical sweeteners.
Stevia is from a plant. It is being marketed in the U.S. as Truvia and PurVia. It is being introduced slowly into Canada. Pepsico and Coco-cola plan to introduce vitamin-infused water sweetened with PurVia and Truvia. Truvia and PurVia are allowed as table sweeteners in Canada.
According to the article, stevia 'can lead to male reproductive problems, interfere with metabolism and cause genetic mutations.' Then it reminds us saccarin and cyclamate were banned as unsafe many years ago. Sucralose and aspartame have also been linked with health problems.
It's scary, you almost want to just have a little real sugar every now and then. I have cut down on my diet soda consumption but still drink it. What are your feelings on artificial sweeteners, do you use them? My son K has been drinking vitamin water recently saying it is good. Fortunately the brand he has been drinking uses real sugar. It's about 130 calories.
One of my sisters has been looking at Stevia, a new artificial sweetener. I found this relevant article in one of our national newspapers. We have diabetes running in the family (I don't have it yet) and thus have an interest in artifical sweeteners.
Stevia is from a plant. It is being marketed in the U.S. as Truvia and PurVia. It is being introduced slowly into Canada. Pepsico and Coco-cola plan to introduce vitamin-infused water sweetened with PurVia and Truvia. Truvia and PurVia are allowed as table sweeteners in Canada.
According to the article, stevia 'can lead to male reproductive problems, interfere with metabolism and cause genetic mutations.' Then it reminds us saccarin and cyclamate were banned as unsafe many years ago. Sucralose and aspartame have also been linked with health problems.
It's scary, you almost want to just have a little real sugar every now and then. I have cut down on my diet soda consumption but still drink it. What are your feelings on artificial sweeteners, do you use them? My son K has been drinking vitamin water recently saying it is good. Fortunately the brand he has been drinking uses real sugar. It's about 130 calories.
12 comments:
I know a lot of people who use stevia. I don't use much sugar, prefer tea and coffee without, and for baking or cooking use honey or brown cane sugar. Good theme to talk about! Valerie
The only time I ingest artificial sweeteners is when I drink diet sodas. However, Pepsi and Diet Pepsi have been found to contain a carcinogen in the caramel coloring.
The only artificial sweetener I use is Equal, and I use it in my coffee :)
genetic mutations? while the good ones have changed life on the planet as we know it, statistically they turn out bad far more than good.
I have heard of this product, but don't know enough about it. I'm curious how it will turn out, though.
I mainly drink water. At home I add agave to my coffee.
i'm against anything artificial. we use brown sugar at home or mascuvado. i don't know if it's available there and it's healthier.
Sigh.... I'm supposed to avoid sugar since I'm pre-diabetic. Doggone it! Even Stevia is not supposed to be good? We're OK with the male reproductive thing though. We're ummm... beyond the age of having to worry about that.
I use artificial sugars in drinks, I know there are risks, but I like to save my actual sugars for other things. My mother is diabetic, I'm not, but I love sweets, so even though there are risks with the artificial ones, it seems like less then the regular sugars...
I stay away from all artificial stuff. The sweeteners cause digestive problems for me. Have you considered a plant-based diet? It can really make the difference with these health issues.
I've started using stevia. Really. It the things that don't quite kill you that make you stronger!!!!
I use it Christine and find it good. Being healthy is hard at times hey?
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