sweetener question

[elke1007]

I was wondering about sweeteners. I bought a bottle of tablets the other day , containing saccharine and cyclamaat. In the Dutch version of DANDR those sweeteners are mentioned as allowed , since Splenda is not available here.
I have read the nutrional info on the bottle and I would have to consume 10000 tablets to add up to one gram carbs.
Can I use these tablets "liberally" in my decaf coffee? I normally drink 2 or three cups of decaf coffee per day and I would never use more than 10-15 tablets a day.
Any advice?

[sallyseachange]

Re: sweetener question

Saccharin is allowed. Don't know about the cyclamaat... am sure someone more expert will.

Are you in induction still? Sweetners are limited to three teaspoons a day in induction. The reasoning behind that is that it's wise to break the sweetness addiction so as to avoid cravings and problems. We need to kill that sugar monster!

Sal

[Kent]

Re: sweetener question

Figure out how many tablets should equal one serving or one packet of Splenda. I would not use any sweetner liberally as it very well could hasten the return of a sweet tooth for the real thing. If you are within Induction, you are certainly limited to three servings per day no matter what the carb count. Remember liquid splenda straight or within a syrup has 0 carbs as well, and people who can get it are still limited to 3 within Atkins. At some point, which is never clearly defined in the book -- in my head it was Pre-Maintenance, you can start adding a few more servings per day depending how you react to it.

[sadie147]

Re: sweetener question

Sodium Cyclamate is not available in the US so I'm not sure if it was mentioned in DANDR, but we get it in canada and I do use it. it also comes in liquid form which is great for baking with, and has 0 carbs.

I have never had any issue with cyclamates, and it's far cheaper than splenda. You will have to see for yourself though, if it causes cravings, or causes you to stall, you may have to stop using it.

[big_bad_john]

Re: sweetener question

I'm using splenda and still losing nicely

[sadie147]

Re: sweetener question

I'm using splenda and still losing nicely

And that's what's recommended in DANDR, however she can't get it where she is.

[boonie stomper]

Re: sweetener question

Generally sacharin is what I use; but then with wondering why some sweetners are discouraged more than others, & some claiming they will stall you or cause cravings, I looked at my Sweetmate label. Wouldn't you know, there is "nutritive dextrose" (AKA sugar) in it, so I looked further. Theres a good site about all of the sweetners and their effects on us you must read at http://www.dorway.com/sweets.pdf.

(I think I'll just go drink a big glass of naturally sweet, pure WATER! )

[soliwit]

Re: sweetener question

Heeeey another dutchy !!!!
Ok, the one you want to buy is the liquid stuff, natrena (so don't buy their powder or tablets, but the bottle of liquid)
As far as I know that's the best one you can get.
Good thing is you can even cook with it and it doesn't lose taste and such.
Greetings from an 'ex'-dutchy !!!