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Anybody here use Stevia?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by themlilboots, Jan 12, 2009.

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  1. Jan 12, 2009 #1
    themlilboots

    themlilboots Heavy Load Member

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    I actually found Stevia (sweetener made from the leaves of the stevia plant) at the local grocery store. I have been using it in my tea, coffee, and even some of my baking. I have only noticed a slight aftertaste. So for the most part I like it alot!:yes2557:
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2009 #2
    Ducks

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    Our market doesn't stock Stevia as a brand, but instead has something called Truvia. It, too, is made from the leaves of the stevia plant. I bought my first box this past weekend and so far have only used it in mint tea. So far, so good... and I haven't minded any aftertaste.

    What I like about it is that it's heavier than the other sweeteners -- has more bulk -- and hence is easier to use smaller quantities when using less than an equivalent teaspoon of regular sugar.
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2009 #3
    themlilboots

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    My box says it is safe for diabetics too!
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2009 #4
    Mastertech

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    We use it around here in some things. I don't like is as well as sugar, but it's not bad.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2009 #5
    Cybergal

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    I don't think anything is as good as the real thing.

    MIND over MATTER..:biggrin_25525:
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2009 #6
    themlilboots

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    I was watching a program yesterday and unfortunately I tuned in halfway through. A doctor was claiming that if we would cut back on our sugar consumption that our bodies would be better able to fight off the flu. Sugar causes our immune system to weaken considerably.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2009 #7
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    I got some about a year and a half ago, it was in packets like sugar. I didn't care for it that much, I like Splenda better and I can't stand Nutra-Sweet.

    Before they banned cyclamate, I liked the taste of diet drinks;that actually tasted sweet without much aftertaste, the reason for the ban has been debunked, but efforts to bring it back haven't been successful in the U.S.A.
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2009 #8
    themlilboots

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    Well, we get sugar from sugar cane and sugar beets, so if I can get sugar from sugar leaves, I am ok with it. It is the real thing to me.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2009 #9
    Ms No Name 72

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    I havent tried it yet, I am a splenda gal
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2009 #10
    woofless

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    I like it; I have the Truvia packets too....I use it in tea, but tried it to sweeten up my oatmeal a bit and it didn't really do the trick. I still gotta have honey in my oatmeal :)
     
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