Xylitol

[Jayney61]

HGi guys is this safer to use than artificial sweetener, it comes from bark so just wondered if anyone knows

[Ruby8]

I would be interested to know too. Might have to hit google!

[Ruby8]

Just found this...looks fine, but don't overdo it!

nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pa...

[Jayney61 in reply to Ruby8]

Thanks for info

[WinWeight]

Xylitol in breath mints and chewing gum sometimes gives me diarrhea. A friend also told me that it is very bad for dogs. Unfortunately I don't know why. However, when I started with the diet I used Xylitol. Lately I try to go without any sweeteners. I conquered my sweet tooth. I weaned myself gradually and then I didn't buy another packet.

This is my experience with Xylitol. I hope someone on the forum knows what type of sweetener is the best.

[Jayney61 in reply to WinWeight]

I am addicted to sweeteners and having trouble weaning myself off them I have come down from 6 per cup to 4, so far, I know this is a lot, but I guess I must have a sweet tooth or something, well done to you on coming off sweeteners

[WinWeight in reply to Jayney61]

It is not easy. There was times that I stood in the kitchen thinking I'll go crazy if I don't get something sweet.

[Ruby8 in reply to WinWeight]

Sugar is very addictive!

[Ruby8]

I think it is a good idea to try and reduce your sweet tooth, and I am saying that as someone who has a very sweet tooth!

Eating more healthily can change your ' threshold' to all kinds of things including sweetness.