Truvia/stevia

[rjamz]

Would you give your baby stuff made with truvia or stevia? My mom made mini muffins and some of them have that instead of sugar. I know it's "all natural" - but is it really? FWIW - I wouldn't give him stuff with Splenda or Sweet and Low

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[dixeedeluxe]

I probably would in that case. But not on the regular. Meaning, I wouldn't use it in my cooking or buy, say, sugar free yogurt (which contains artificial sweetner). But if my Ma made something (haha, that'd never happen) I wouldn't say they couldn't have it.

[erniebufflo]

It weirds me out. I'd sooner give them stuff sweetened with honey at this point. But I basically don't believe in food substitutes. Fake sugar, fake cheese, even weird meatlike substances all weird me out. I'd rather just eat beans than something calling itself "chick'n."

[rjamz]

Feb 27, 2013 12:52:21 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

I probably would in that case. But not on the regular. Meaning, I wouldn't use it in my cooking or buy, say, sugar free yogurt (which contains artificial sweetner). But if my Ma made something (haha, that'd never happen) I wouldn't say they couldn't have it.

That's my thinking. She made them for all of us, but mostly for him, I think

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I'd do stevia but not Truvia.

[laurack]

No. I try to avoid artificial sweeteners and that goes for stevia too (though it is "all natural"). I'd rather just use maple syrup or sugar. Or honey soon enough.

[claralou]

Feb 27, 2013 12:53:39 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

It weirds me out. I'd sooner give them stuff sweetened with honey at this point. But I basically don't believe in food substitutes. Fake sugar, fake cheese, even weird meatlike substances all weird me out. I'd rather just eat beans than something calling itself "chick'n."

This, completely. There's nothing wrong with a little actual sugar in moderation. Honey, Maple Syrup, etc. are good substitutes. Processed "fake" stuff freaks me out to no end.

[ruby412]

I would not give artificial sweeteners at this point. I'm fine with her having a little real sugar. On he bright side, more muffins for you!

[Deleted]

I just want to add that stevia is a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant it's also a good alternative sweetener for diabetics, actually much more so than Splenda.

[orriskitten]

Feb 27, 2013 13:42:56 GMT -5 @johlise said:

I just want to add that stevia is a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant it's also a good alternative sweetener for diabetics, actually much more so than Splenda.

While it is natural, it is fairly new in mainstream use. Nutritionists do not recommend it for pregnant ladies with gd because there have been no studies on it crossing the placenta and the affect it can have on a growing baby. Just sharing what I know. natural does not mean good.

That being said, I'd give him some, just in moderation.

[laurack]

plenty of poisonous things out there that "grow naturally".

If you went to someones house and they said they made you a mushroom stew from these funny mushrooms they found when walking in the woods would you be game?

[mumegs]

I would give her some, I don't think muffins made with stevia would be a problem, knowing my DD most of her food ends up in her chair or on the floor anyway so I doubt she would be ingesting that much. I am fine with artificial sweeteners in moderation.

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Feb 27, 2013 13:47:05 GMT -5 orriskitten said:

Feb 27, 2013 13:42:56 GMT -5 @johlise said:

I just want to add that stevia is a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant it's also a good alternative sweetener for diabetics, actually much more so than Splenda.

While it is natural, it is fairly new in mainstream use. Nutritionists do not recommend it for pregnant ladies with gd because there have been no studies on it crossing the placenta and the affect it can have on a growing baby. Just sharing what I know. natural does not mean good.

That being said, I'd give him some, just in moderation.

Very true.

I think what it comes down to is what do you feel comfortable with

[careyalis]

Feb 27, 2013 12:52:21 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

I probably would in that case. But not on the regular. Meaning, I wouldn't use it in my cooking or buy, say, sugar free yogurt (which contains artificial sweetner). But if my Ma made something (haha, that'd never happen) I wouldn't say they couldn't have it.

This. I don't think it will hurt in moderation, but I wouldn't make a habit of it.