Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I think it tastes horrible so you are not alone :-) > > > Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I > totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have > tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - > classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! > > > " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry > Kissinger > Boehme RD, CD > Manager, Clinical Nutrition > Meriter Health Services > Phone: > kboehme@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I think it is wretched as well. I have a friend (not a dietitian, but honestly eats healthier than i do...whoops) that put is in EVERYTHING. Then she tries to make me choke down her concoctions. I'm getting the heebie jeebies just thinking about it. I do let my patients know about the option, but I'm very honest about the taste I also give them a little talk about trying to get away form needing things to be so sweet/salty in the first place, actually tasting their food withou masking it- yadda, yadda, yadda... Arnstein, MS, RD, CSSD > I think it tastes horrible so you are not alone :-) > > On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Boehme, > wrote: > > > > > > > Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I > > totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have > > tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade > - > > classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! > > > > > > " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " > ---Henry > > Kissinger > > Boehme RD, CD > > Manager, Clinical Nutrition > > Meriter Health Services > > Phone: > > kboehme@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I don't like it either. If I must use an artificial sweetner, I'll use Splenda. Holly  ---------- Holly Lee Brewer, MS RD CDE Pediatric Dietitian, Diabetes Educator Medical Nutrition Therapist, Las Vegas, NV Maj Holly Brewer, USAFR BSC http://hollyinbalad.blogspot.com 301st MDS, NAS JRB Fort Worth (Carswell), TX Joint Base Balad, Iraq (Jan-Jul 2009) ________________________________ To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 8:07:43 AM Subject: Stevia  Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: kboehme@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Glad to hear that I’m not alone. I thought my taster was off! From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of hl brewer Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 1:24 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Stevia I don't like it either. If I must use an artificial sweetner, I'll use Splenda. Holly ---------- Holly Lee Brewer, MS RD CDE Pediatric Dietitian, Diabetes Educator Medical Nutrition Therapist, Las Vegas, NV Maj Holly Brewer, USAFR BSC http://hollyinbalad.blogspot.com 301st MDS, NAS JRB Fort Worth (Carswell), TX Joint Base Balad, Iraq (Jan-Jul 2009) ________________________________ From: " Boehme, " <kboehme@...<mailto:kboehme%40meriter.com>> To: " rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> " <rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>> Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 8:07:43 AM Subject: Stevia Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: kboehme@...<mailto:kboehme%40meriter.com><mailto:kboehme@...<mai\ lto:kboehme%40meriter.com>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Thanks for all the responses about Stevia. Some very good thoughts and it's nice to know that I am not alone here is Wisconsin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one.  Madalyn To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM Subject: Stevia  Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: kboehme@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I tell them to try various sweeteners and chose the one they like--- they could be eating something a lot worse than 1 packet of sweetner a day Subject: Re: Stevia To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9:59 AM  I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one.  Madalyn To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM Subject: Stevia  Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: kboehme@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I tell them to try various sweeteners and chose the one they like--- they could be eating something a lot worse than 1 packet of sweetner a day Subject: Re: Stevia To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9:59 AM  I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one.  Madalyn To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM Subject: Stevia  Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: kboehme@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: (608) 417-6452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Agree Sent from my iPad > I tell them to try various sweeteners and chose the one they like--- they could be eating something a lot worse than 1 packet of sweetner a day > > > > > > Subject: Re: Stevia > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9:59 AM > > > > > > > I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. > Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one. > > Madalyn > > > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM > Subject: Stevia > > > Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! > > > " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger > Boehme RD, CD > Manager, Clinical Nutrition > Meriter Health Services > Phone: > kboehme@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Agree Sent from my iPad > I tell them to try various sweeteners and chose the one they like--- they could be eating something a lot worse than 1 packet of sweetner a day > > > > > > Subject: Re: Stevia > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9:59 AM > > > > > > > I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. > Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one. > > Madalyn > > > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM > Subject: Stevia > > > Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! > > > " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger > Boehme RD, CD > Manager, Clinical Nutrition > Meriter Health Services > Phone: > kboehme@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Agree Sent from my iPad > I tell them to try various sweeteners and chose the one they like--- they could be eating something a lot worse than 1 packet of sweetner a day > > > > > > Subject: Re: Stevia > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9:59 AM > > > > > > > I don't recommend any artificial sweeteners. BUT, first I ask the client why they are using it. This usually starts a very heated and interesting lesson plan. > Stevia personally is not on my list of suggested sweeteners for those who insist on using one. > > Madalyn > > > To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:07 AM > Subject: Stevia > > > Just curious......Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia and I had to throw it out! > > > " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger > Boehme RD, CD > Manager, Clinical Nutrition > Meriter Health Services > Phone: > kboehme@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Stevia is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Thus, a small amount is best. The powders have a horrible after taste while Jan is correct, the grapefruit extract skews the flavor. I always use and recommend either the actual leaf ( very small piece) or the pure liquid form. If using the leaf, I recommend to tear off a very small piece and taste it. Then decide how much to use. If using the drops, I recommend taking 1 drop to the fingertip and tasting in order to decide how much to use. Â Essentially only 1-3 drops is enough to sweeten in comparison to 1 packet/tsp of sugar. Carole Farace Subject: RE: Stevia To: rd-usa Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 11:48 AM Â I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Stevia is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Thus, a small amount is best. The powders have a horrible after taste while Jan is correct, the grapefruit extract skews the flavor. I always use and recommend either the actual leaf ( very small piece) or the pure liquid form. If using the leaf, I recommend to tear off a very small piece and taste it. Then decide how much to use. If using the drops, I recommend taking 1 drop to the fingertip and tasting in order to decide how much to use. Â Essentially only 1-3 drops is enough to sweeten in comparison to 1 packet/tsp of sugar. Carole Farace Subject: RE: Stevia To: rd-usa Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 11:48 AM Â I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Stevia is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Thus, a small amount is best. The powders have a horrible after taste while Jan is correct, the grapefruit extract skews the flavor. I always use and recommend either the actual leaf ( very small piece) or the pure liquid form. If using the leaf, I recommend to tear off a very small piece and taste it. Then decide how much to use. If using the drops, I recommend taking 1 drop to the fingertip and tasting in order to decide how much to use. Â Essentially only 1-3 drops is enough to sweeten in comparison to 1 packet/tsp of sugar. Carole Farace Subject: RE: Stevia To: rd-usa Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 11:48 AM Â I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: robertajw@... Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 My neighbor has a Stevia plant. I tasted the leaves and yes, there's sweetness in them, but they're a disgusting sweetness, and toward the end the aftertaste was that of LAMB meat (which I detest. I had to spit it out and it made me nauseated. I actually had the sweetener samples and tasted it before distributing to some patients that wanted to know more about it. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of a Wennik Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 8:48 AM To: rd-usa Subject: RE: Stevia I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: <mailto:robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> > robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa <mailto:%27rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 My neighbor has a Stevia plant. I tasted the leaves and yes, there's sweetness in them, but they're a disgusting sweetness, and toward the end the aftertaste was that of LAMB meat (which I detest. I had to spit it out and it made me nauseated. I actually had the sweetener samples and tasted it before distributing to some patients that wanted to know more about it. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of a Wennik Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 8:48 AM To: rd-usa Subject: RE: Stevia I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: <mailto:robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> > robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa <mailto:%27rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 My neighbor has a Stevia plant. I tasted the leaves and yes, there's sweetness in them, but they're a disgusting sweetness, and toward the end the aftertaste was that of LAMB meat (which I detest. I had to spit it out and it made me nauseated. I actually had the sweetener samples and tasted it before distributing to some patients that wanted to know more about it. From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of a Wennik Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 8:48 AM To: rd-usa Subject: RE: Stevia I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: <mailto:robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> > robertajw@... <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa <mailto:%27rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@... <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@... <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Maybe that's why I didn't like the taste of the Stevia sweetener. I HATE lamb too! From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Digna Cassens Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 9:47 PM To: rd-usa Subject: RE: Stevia My neighbor has a Stevia plant. I tasted the leaves and yes, there's sweetness in them, but they're a disgusting sweetness, and toward the end the aftertaste was that of LAMB meat (which I detest. I had to spit it out and it made me nauseated. I actually had the sweetener samples and tasted it before distributing to some patients that wanted to know more about it. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of a Wennik Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 8:48 AM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Stevia I have tried dried stevia leaves in tea. I went to a tea sampling bar in Seattle and the girl brewed the tea with the stevia leaves. Unfortunately, it, like its powdered version, has a somewhat licorice flavor. Personally, I think it interfered with the flavor of the tea. It might work better in something stronger such as coffee. All the best, a a Schwartz Wennik, M.S., R.D. Nutriton Consultant, Culinary Nutritionist, Author, Freelance writer, Speaker, Spokesperson, MBTI Specialist WEBSITES: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/> http://www.spinarecipe.com - A Vegas experience in your kitchen to make delicious nutritious dishes! <http://www.advantagediets.com/> http://www.advantagediets.com - Personality typing for weight loss and the " connect-the-dots " approach food diary BOOKS: A Diet for Every Personality Type - Is Your Personality Type Making You Fat? (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Drawing the Line on Calories, Carbs, and Fat (connect-the-dots approach food diary) BLOGS: <http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog> http://www.spinarecipe.com/Blog <http://www.blog.advantagediets.com/> http://www.blog.advantagediets.com SOCIAL NETWORKS: Twitter: <http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com> http://twitter.com/spinarecipe_com LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe> http://www.linkedin.com/in/spinarecipe Facebook: <http://bit.ly/9ULHoU> www.facebook.com/Spin-a-RecipeSM-LLC EMAIL: <mailto:robertajw@...<mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> > robertajw@...<mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> <mailto:robertajw%40spinarecipe.com> Spin-a-RecipeR LLC P.O Box 83 Lynnwood, WA 98046-0083 From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Boehme, Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:54 AM To: 'rd-usa <mailto:%27rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:%27rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ' Subject: RE: Stevia Wow! Growing your own sweetener! That's impressive. However, I don't think I would like floating leaves in my morning cereal. You will have to let us know how it turns out. I think I will stick with Splenda. I only use it for Iced Tea & cereal anyway. From: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Dineright4@...<mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> <mailto:Dineright4%40aol.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:12 PM To: rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Stevia I think it depends on the brand also, . I agree that some stevia is horrible. Others I've found quite palatable. When I tried an actual stevia leaf, I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the liquid stevia uses grapefruit extract - I'm not thrilled about some of them. Other liquids, a few drops sweeten just enough without being " sweet. " I've been thinking of growing my own this year. Not sure how a diced up leaf would sweeten tea and such. I just keep forgetting to order some seeds. But at least in this form it's 100% natural. Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT Director of Medical Nutrition Signet Diagnostic Corp. Telecommuting Nationwide (Mountain Time) Fax: DineRight4@...<mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> <mailto:DineRight4%40aol.com> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course. In a message dated 6/6/2011 4:11:17 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rd-usa <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:rd-usa%40yahoogroups.com> writes: Just curious.....Just curious.....<WBR>.Am I the only RD on this list that dislikes Stevia? I totally hate the taste and simply cannot recommend it to anyone. I have tried the packet and yesterday I tried a bottled drink called Honest Ade - classic lemonade made with stevia " There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. " ---Henry Kissinger Boehme RD, CD Manager, Clinical Nutrition Meriter Health Services Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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