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[Nickbat]

I've been trying to cut down on sugar. I'm a tea-aholic, with a history being a "white with two spoons" customer. But I just can't get used to totally unsweetened tea, so I thought I'd try Splenda. Yes it does make the tea sweeter. Job done, I thought.

However, I have noticed an embarrassing problem of late.

It was only tonight that I had a Eureka moment and did a quick Google search.

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Miracle-of-Splenda---Its-a-Gas!&id=80053

Ah! So it's not just old age, then. Phew! 

Off to try something else to sweeten my tea.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've always thought that sugar in moderation is probably better for you in the long run than artificial sweeteners... 

[cem_devecioglu]

first of all   for you trying to cut sugar Nickbat
 
I use honey (half a small spoon) instead of sugar..  and only 2 cups of tea per day..
 
you decide.. 
http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/honey-vs-sugar-151-which-healthier
 
ps: if you dont have honey allergy..
 
pps: I also discovered that the honey sold by oriiginal first hand producers is more dense and sweet than the honey sold in markets  

[Nickbat]

I've always thought that sugar in moderation is probably better for you in the long run than artificial sweeteners... 

I'm beginning to think you may be right. I've been farting like a pixie for two weeks now. 

[cem_devecioglu]

and these may be useful
http://www.realfooduniversity.com/best-sweetener/
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-nutrition.html

[Nickbat]

first of all   for you trying to cut sugar Nickbat
 
I use honey (half a small spoon) instead of sugar..  and only 2 cups of tea per day..
 
you decide.. 
http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/honey-vs-sugar-151-which-healthier
 
ps: if you dont have honey allergy..
 
pps: I also discovered that the honey sold by oriiginal first hand producers is more dense and sweet than the honey sold in markets

Actually, I had been having honey in my tea for a year, but I was told it was as bad as sugar. Maybe I need to revisit it! Thanks for the links, Cem.  Bookmarked the second one for reference!

[Sir Tigger KC]

Sugar and Honey are natural products and have to be better for you than chemicals which may be carcinogenic! 

[Vamps]

I tend to have 3 - 4 spoons or 6 lumps in my tea / coffee.... I always get a 'gasp' from someone new making me a drink, drives the women mad - the last thing I need to do is go on a diet...............

[Nickbat]

Sugar and Honey are natural products and have to be better for you than chemicals which may be carcinogenic! 

Just checked and still have honey in my cupboard. 

The Splenda is set for the bin.

[cem_devecioglu]

Sugar and Honey are natural products and have to be better for you than chemicals which may be carcinogenic! 

Just checked and still have honey in my cupboard. 

The Splenda is set for the bin.

 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Sugar and Honey are natural products and have to be better for you than chemicals which may be carcinogenic! 

Just checked and still have honey in my cupboard. 

The Splenda is set for the bin.

Splendid!! 

[cem_devecioglu]

just want to share my experience, when I cut sweets , farting problem seriously decreased

[Nickbat]

I was fine and hadn't visited the quack for about 15 years. Then I had to for an ailment and I was ordered to have a complete MoT.

Results?
Cholesterol: Fine
Weight: Fine
Heart: Fine

Blood-Sugar levels; A bit higher than norm. Ring! Ring! The quack had found something!!!!! No, she insisted "You are NOT diabetic, but you may become one, so cut out sugar where possible". "I use honey in tea" I said. "Use sweeteners instead.  [Yes, she did actually say that]. Pretend you're diabetic and come back in a year's time then we'll recheck you".

Hence my predicament. 

 

[cem_devecioglu]

I was fine and hadn't visited the quack for about 15 years. Then I had to for an ailment and I was ordered to have a complete MoT.

Results?
Cholesterol: Fine
Weight: Fine
Heart: Fine

Blood-Sugar levels; A bit higher than norm. Ring! Ring! The quack had found something!!!!! No, she insisted "You are NOT diabetic, but you may become one, so cut out sugar where possible". "I use honey in tea" I said. "Use sweeteners instead.  [Yes, she did actually say that]. Pretend you're diabetic and come back in a year's time then we'll recheck you".

Hence my predicament. 

Nick , in the morning measure your blood sugar level if above 100 you have insuline resistence.. means you have to eat less especially at nights

[cem_devecioglu]

just found this
 
"Another set of studies compared the effects of honey, sham-honey (a mix of fructose and glucose), dextrose (which is just glucose), and sucrose on several health markers in various groups of people. There’s a lot to wade through, but the gist is that honey performed well. Honey resulted in smaller blood glucose spikes (+14%) than dextrose (+53%). Sham honey increased triglycerides, while real honey lowered them (along with boosting HDL and lowering LDL). After fifteen days of honey feeding, CRP and LDL dropped. Overall, honey improved blood lipids, lowered inflammatory markers, and had minimal effect on blood glucose levels.
In rats, honey produced lower triglycerides, less body fat, and greater satiety (as indicated by the spontaneous reduction in food intake) when compared to sucrose."
 
from
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-honey-a-safer-sweetener/#axzz2EPPbURce