Do You Use Artificial Sweeteners?

@IreneVincent Some toothpastes have xylitol in them. It's supposed to help prevent cavities I think. It's also in some brands of gum. There are a few conflicting reports on it, particularly if used in large amounts. I use it very minimally as I don't eat/drink much that I need to sweeten. I've been using it for about 10 years. Also, several negative reports were funded buy sugar growers and marketers associations so they most likely had biased reporting of results. It's very bad for cats and dogs. Here's a couple of links, but I'm sure you want to do your own research as well: http://www.healthline.com/nutrition/xylitol-101#section8

@deazil Thanks for the link. I appreciate it.

I've heard of xylitol but never used it. I need to do some research on it, I guess. Although, I plan to continue NOT using artificial sweeteners. I am not convinced that any of them are healthy choices.

Splenda was one of the sweeteners that was mentioned in the report. It's good that you stopped using it. I don't know much about Stevia, but I know that it's derived supposedly from a plant. I would do some more research on it if I were you. Sugar, used sparingly would be a better choice, in my humble opinion.

@IreneVincent That is what I was told by a health expert who saw me adding splenda to my coffee at a function.

An occasional diet coke might be tolerable, but it's one of the worst things you can drink, so be careful.

I use very little sugar. But, I do like some cream and sugar in my coffee. Although I don't drink coffee every day, especially in the summer.

Yes, MOST people do not realize how bad sweeteners really are. It's good that you stopped using them.