I've just discovered Stevia!
Thread in 'General Dieting' Forum started by RubyTuesday, Mar 21st, 2014 at 14:28 PM.
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Mar 21st, 2014, 14:28 PM
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I've just discovered Stevia!
I read about this plant derived sweetener ages ago, but I have just noticed it in our local supermarket under the brand name "Truvia". It's not as sweet as chemical sweeteners, so you have to use a bit more than you'd think, and it's quite expensive, but it seems to be quite natural.
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Mar 21st, 2014, 17:46 PM
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What do you think of it so far?
I have a box of it in the cabinet but I don't use it too often. Sometimes I am in the mood for sweetened tea or coffee and it works well for that.
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Mar 22nd, 2014, 12:34 PM
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I have tried it, but it leaves a bad after taste for me. I didn't like it, but I know others don't mind it. It is certainly much healthier.
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Mar 22nd, 2014, 15:19 PM
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Quote by TwylaDee
What do you think of it so far?
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I haven't noticed any after taste, but I have noticed that I use quite a lot in order to get the sweetness that I'm accustomed to getting with sugar. I bought this in a box of little sachets and it won't last me very long, so it's going to be too expensive to continue, I think, unless the price comes down.
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Mar 22nd, 2014, 17:55 PM
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Of all the artificial sweeteners out there, Truvia/Stevia is definitely my favorite. It tastes the most natural -- the most like real sugar -- without leaving an odd aftertaste. I just wish it weren't so expensive.
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Mar 23rd, 2014, 15:04 PM
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I didn't notice an aftertaste either but I like my coffee really dark so I just may not have noticed. I usually don't add sweetener except once in awhile.
Does it only come in the box with the packets? There are a couple sweeteners that you can use in baking but I am not sure which ones those are.
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Mar 25th, 2014, 18:37 PM
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i am like Jessica i don't like it same always taste a after taste as well for me ...i am a splenda girl
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Mar 25th, 2014, 19:42 PM
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I have never tried Stevia before. I have heard it's one of the healthiest sweeteners to use though
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Mar 26th, 2014, 02:47 AM
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Stevia and I don't get along very well, unfortunately. I liked it in tea, but it upset my stomach too much. Now I stick with licorice root, which also works as a sweetener.
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Mar 26th, 2014, 18:41 PM
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No, it's not my bag man. I tried it and I also had the after taste. But if it works for you then I suggest you keep using it. I'm not into artificial sweeteners of any kind. If I need a little sugar, then I use regular sugar which is way less harmful than an artificial sweetener.
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