Originally Posted by cutina

Splenda is sucralose, which has more in common with chlorinated pesdicides than with suger. Although in itself, it has been 'approved' (in small amounts), its breakdown products have not ben tested properly. It is thought than in large amounts, sucralose could cause kidney, liver, and reproductive defects, although this has not been properly tested yet.

The best thing you can do for your body is stick to the least prosessed food you can; and it may take a while to adapt to the taste of less sugar, but after a while its ok.... I have to admit, i'm no angel, but I think for health reasons it's better to cut back than to substitute with this kind of thing. The advantage of 'natural' products is that they've been eaten for 100's of years, and we know the effects they have- better the devil you know.

just a thought!!
p.s. beer has been around for ages, so it's ok, right!!! :beer:

Originally Posted by BritGuyTN

thanks for the info

I will point this out to my wife as she chugs down a diet coke with splenda

Originally Posted by cutina

yes, i'm sure she'll be VERY grateful!! I do still have the too sometimes :rolleyes: , i just think it's nice to know... ok maybe not nice!!

Originally Posted by cutina

Splenda is sucralose, which has more in common with chlorinated pesdicides than with suger. Although in itself, it has been 'approved' (in small amounts), its breakdown products have not ben tested properly. It is thought than in large amounts, sucralose could cause kidney, liver, and reproductive defects, although this has not been properly tested yet.

Originally Posted by Ray

Bleedin smartass....

Originally Posted by cutina

sorry Ray... i did tell you i was a scientist!
Are you terribly disappointed in me?

Originally Posted by Perfumdiva1

The shop bought bread here lasts forever, and never goes stale (so that in itself isnt a good thing)

Originally Posted by cutina

Splenda is sucralose, which has more in common with chlorinated pesdicides than with suger. Although in itself, it has been 'approved' (in small amounts), its breakdown products have not ben tested properly. It is thought than in large amounts, sucralose could cause kidney, liver, and reproductive defects, although this has not been properly tested yet.

The best thing you can do for your body is stick to the least prosessed food you can; and it may take a while to adapt to the taste of less sugar, but after a while its ok.... I have to admit, i'm no angel, but I think for health reasons it's better to cut back than to substitute with this kind of thing. The advantage of 'natural' products is that they've been eaten for 100's of years, and we know the effects they have- better the devil you know.

just a thought!!
p.s. beer has been around for ages, so it's ok, right!!! :beer:

Originally Posted by AmerLisa

I swear I'm just going to use sugar for crying out loud! :mad:

Originally Posted by Yosser

Already ate the 2 boxes I brought back with me from my trip to Blighty last month. :(

Anybody seen frosted shreddies in the stores over here?

Also the "organic" version of Weetabix ain't bad ($3.95 per box at super Tarchay) makes one shite thru an eye of a needle within 2 hours of consumption though.

Bloody fed up with the choice of breakfast stuff over here, half the shelf is 100 different types of cheerios or oatmeal!

Originally Posted by snorkmaiden

Have you tried Frosted Chex (the wheat variety) Yosser? I'm not sure if they have it in our Tarjay but they have it in Tom Thumb and it looks very similar to shreddies. I think we had them at some point last year and seem to remember my hubby saying they didn't taste quite as malty as shreddies but maybe worth a try.