Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Stevia is the sweetener used in EAS Simply Whey and is starting to be used in many other protein supplements. Kirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2001 Report Share Posted February 13, 2001 R [hole_fan@...] wrote: > : > > >>Any idea about Stevia? It has no carbs and no protein, so it > >>shouldn't count for anything, but I just want to be sure. > > You are right. Stevia, as well as Splenda, is fine. Neither causes an > insulin spike. You can use it whenever you want! splenda or sucralose can have unpleasant gastric side effects. Deus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2001 Report Share Posted February 13, 2001 > > : > > > > >>Any idea about Stevia? It has no carbs and no protein, so it > > >>shouldn't count for anything, but I just want to be sure. > > > > You are right. Stevia, as well as Splenda, is fine. Neither causes an > > insulin spike. You can use it whenever you want! > > splenda or sucralose can have unpleasant gastric side effects. > > Deus Deus - Can you elaborate? I ate tons of Splenda when I was on a lower-carb diet and never had any noticeable side effects. I still use it in decaf coffee and on grapefruit. The biggest side effect I've noticed is my wallet shrinking! Jarel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2001 Report Share Posted February 13, 2001 Too much stevia can make you go number 2 (this is the PC version) alot more than usual <hehe>. it even warns you on the label with some of the products, that it may have a laxative effect if too much of the product is ingested at one time ;>) bill > > > : > > > > > > >>Any idea about Stevia? It has no carbs and no protein, so it > > > >>shouldn't count for anything, but I just want to be sure. > > > > > > You are right. Stevia, as well as Splenda, is fine. Neither > causes an > > > insulin spike. You can use it whenever you want! > > > > splenda or sucralose can have unpleasant gastric side effects. > > > > Deus > > Deus - > Can you elaborate? I ate tons of Splenda when I was on a lower- carb > diet and never had any noticeable side effects. I still use it in > decaf coffee and on grapefruit. The biggest side effect I've noticed > is my wallet shrinking! > > Jarel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 HI Vicki, I use Stevia extract by the brand name NOW in my teas once in a while. I even bought a small plant and dried the leaves, but was to lazy to process them, LOL. Here is a website that has some questions/answers to stevia. Seems it's safe for diabetics. Love, http://www.healthy.net/hwlibrarybooks/stevia/questions.asp -------------------------------------- > A friend of mine just purchased some Stevia (is that how it is spelled?) > plants and wanted to know how to use it. She is a diabetic and someone told her > it is a sugar type substitute... is there a way to use the plant for this > purpose and what would she need to do ? > Thank you in advance for any help you can give me on this.. > > Hugs, > Vicki > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 In a message dated 6/24/2003 11:34:03 AM Central Standard Time, pamela@... writes: I have never used the fresh plant or the green powder, however I do use the white powder. I think its wonderful, but be careful how much you use or its bitter. I use the tip of a teaspoon for a bowl of cereal. Also, you can cook with it. Rose > I'm a diabetic and use stevia for almost everything. I do like it, although > it tends to taste a little too " green " sometimes. I began using it hoping to > go all-natural, but the processed stevia does not have the same plant-y > taste. Oh well. It does add a nice color to soap, too. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 I'm a diabetic and use stevia for almost everything. I do like it, although it tends to taste a little too " green " sometimes. I began using it hoping to go all-natural, but the processed stevia does not have the same plant-y taste. Oh well. It does add a nice color to soap, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 There are several books on cooking with stevia and I think there is a stevia group on . Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 I agree, Rose . The processed Stevia seems to have the same bitterness that saccharin does. It's not pleasant. pamela I have never used the fresh plant or the green powder, however I do use the white powder ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 and everyone else who responded to my question, Thank you very much for the information. I will forward that web site to her so she can learn what to do with her plant... Hugs, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Check out the Center For Science in the Public Interest's Guide to Food Additives. http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm They give Splenda (sucralose) a thumbs-up as safe and stevia a big red X for concerns about it interfering with fertility and carbohydrate absorption. Aspartame, saccharine, Ace-K also got the big red X. Lately I've been using sugar as a sweetener. Since you're having such serious trouble maintaining your weight, you might want to consider it. Or maybe the splenda/sugar blend. At least it has some calories. > Are there any adverse effects to consuming a lot of Stevia? I have been using that instead of Splenda, but I use ALOT of it and wondering if that's ok or if I should cut back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Thanks ! I had no idea about the infertility thing! Eek! I've been using some honey lately. I forgot how good that was! Skwigg wrote: Check out the Center For Science in the Public Interest's Guide to Food Additives. http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm They give Splenda (sucralose) a thumbs-up as safe and stevia a big red X for concerns about it interfering with fertility and carbohydrate absorption. Aspartame, saccharine, Ace-K also got the big red X. Lately I've been using sugar as a sweetener. Since you're having such serious trouble maintaining your weight, you might want to consider it. Or maybe the splenda/sugar blend. At least it has some calories. > Are there any adverse effects to consuming a lot of Stevia? I have been using that instead of Splenda, but I use ALOT of it and wondering if that's ok or if I should cut back. --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Try Nu Stevia - no bitter aftertaste !! Strathdee, RD, LD,LMHC Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery >>> " jeannie_reed04 " <jeannie.reed@...> 08/28/2007 11:01 AM >>> stevia is labeled as a dietary supplement - not yet approved by the FDA to be labeled as an artificial sweetener. It is the extract of the stevia leaf. It has a bitter flavor - some people use it often - I can't seem to use more than a little sprinkle before if ruins my coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 how about agave nectar? The glycemic index is 19 and it has a clean sweet taste. I use it in hot as well as cold food items. Cece Cece Ohmart, R.D., L.D.Director of Nutrition ServicesMaine Coast Memorial Hospital50 Union StreetEllsworth, Maine 04605(207) 664-5387 Re: stevia Try Nu Stevia - no bitter aftertaste !! Strathdee, RD, LD,LMHCGenesis Center for Bariatric Surgery>>> "jeannie_reed04" <jeannie.reedkp (DOT) org> 08/28/2007 11:01 AM >>>stevia is labeled as a dietary supplement - not yet approved by the FDA to be labeled as an artificial sweetener. It is the extract of the stevia leaf. It has a bitter flavor - some people use it often - I can't seem to use more than a little sprinkle before if ruins my coffee. This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or use of this message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does not constitute waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. If you have received this message in error, please delete all copies of the message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Lea Ann..I took your advice and ordered some liquid Vanilla Stevia on line. I saw some on the bottom shelves at Sam's and WalMart had to search for it. But in packets and powder form. Reading reviews and your suggestions I saw I needed the liquid. I have been using it three or four days now and like it very much. I have a raging sweet tooth..and drink my coffee every day as a 12oz mug. That is the acid test for a sweetener..Habit of too many years, no ifs ands or buts, I know exactly how I want it to taste. Seven drops is perfect. If I " miss drop " by one or two it's still good. No bitterness or aftertaste. I ordered mine through a LuckyVitamin Com. and elected to be on their mailing list. This morning I got a listing for the NOW company's EIGHT oz. bottle of Stevia. And since I am not used to all this yet..the price seems good. $15.64 but its called Better Stevia Liquid Extract, no vanilla. In everyday usage for the Stevia is it worth the extra for 2 oz. of vanilla. I think it was around $10. I don't want to spend money I don't need to..but I want what tastes best too. Maybe the 8 oz size for things like smoothies with fruit and other cooking and the Vanilla for my coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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