1. Posted by cinnastix_057 on Tue, May 29, 2007, 3:06 pm PDT

thats pretty cool

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2. Posted by shortbballgurl432 on Tue, May 29, 2007, 3:56 pm PDT

I don't like Splenda ..... it's probably better for you, but it gives me a headache.

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3. Posted by dirtybird_62 on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:10 pm PDT

randi B, you hit the nail right on the head :D

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4. Posted by Mel on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:19 pm PDT

Just wanted to say thank you to Randi B, I had no idea about Splendia and the hypoglycemia. I had to passed on the news to a friend of mine that has hypoglycemia. Once again thank you!

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5. Posted by Katie on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:20 pm PDT

I agree 100% with RandiB. I wish people weren't so accustomed to thinking that anything low in calories must be healthy for you and help you lose weight. It's actually quite the contrary: Your body doesn't know what to do with the artificial ingredients and so it stores them as waste. Waste=weight. The book that has enlightened me is called The Raw Food Detox Diet by Natalia Rose. I swear by this book and you should too.

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6. Posted by becrazy247 on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:33 pm PDT

wow....to all these comments....just. wow.....

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7. Posted by passionpartiesbycharlie on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:39 pm PDT

Now my 2 cents. It always amazes me how upset people get when others have a right to their opinion. Too many take what is being said as a put down, instead of what it is...THEIR OPINION. I agree with many of you on here. I know people that have been using diets products for years to have constant headaches and other health issues. Guess what? Getting rid of all sugar substitutes and getting off diet items has changed their world(s) completely!! They just now watch calories and carbs. Diet sugars are NOT good for you and I am not a health nut. I am a size 3 and do not use any diets sugars or drinks and never will after watching others go through long illnesses to be traced back to diet most anything. Have a great week.

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8. Posted by TD on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:43 pm PDT

I agree with alex4054. I LOVE ARTIFICAL SWEETENERS!!

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9. Posted by Call me Fox on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:47 pm PDT

You know... Splenda is actually more healthy because it is made from sugar cane. So, it's technically a natural substance. These recipes are fine to help people gain ideas about certain things that work for them. And they are supliments for those who not only have to exercise, but watch their intake, like at snack time. If you want to eat completely natural, it's fine. But for practical America, it's not enough. Nor is it always enough for people who can not eat natural sugars, or must keep them extremely low. So, I say these ideas are very good suggestions for the public. And if they do not apply to you completely, simply take the idea and change it to suit your needs, but no one else needs to hear you complain about things that aren't geared totally toward your tastes. That's what these are here for. Ideas! Not rules for eating. Food isn't that serious. Food is fun. ^_^ Others who read this, don't be disheartened by the nay-sayers! If you are a nay-sayer, don't say anything at all...

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10. Posted by gailshingler on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:51 pm PDT

i agree with "randi b"...we've got to get the processed sugars and chemicals out of our diets for optimal health...these things cause and feed inflamations which are the first sign of disease...if you have to sweeten things, use honey, agave nectar, maple sugar, anything but those little packets of chemicals...eeeeeek...and just get a little exercise for goodness sake!!!!!

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11. Posted by on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:59 pm PDT

do you have any tips on losing weight

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12. Posted by purpleme5p on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:01 pm PDT

Sounds delish! I can't wait to try them all (W/O the Rum!)

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13. Posted by on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:08 pm PDT

should people drink diet sodas or coke

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14. Posted by on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:09 pm PDT

i agree w/ purpleme5p

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15. Posted by on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:11 pm PDT

i need some mango though

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16. Posted by on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:19 pm PDT

well see ya hope you come to a solution

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17. Posted by Mimi on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:32 pm PDT

I personally use artificial sweeteners, on occasion. It depends on opinion. One thing though. The FDA is not always about protecting you. If you go on Wikipedia search aspartame. you see that on his first day, President Regan fired the President of the FDA, and hired someone who would approve aspartame. So...you don't really know.

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18. Posted by kristin l on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:36 pm PDT

There are so many things that cause health issues and headaches that it would be almost impossible to narrow it down to a little packet of artificial sweetner, maybe along with cutting out the sweetner those people also changed to a healthier lifestyle, meaning no sodas, or white flour (which also cause huge issues) or more water, or even an air filter can help. And did you know that peanuts are bad too, they have been linked to ADHD....Also low carb diets are bad for your body and brain. The list will never end and different things work for different people but everyone is an expert. I wonder how many people who snub such foods drink alcohol, do drugs, or smoke?

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19. Posted by Light_Treader on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:39 pm PDT

As I read through the many comments on this subject I kept finding that it was one all or nothing comment after another. We all agree that we should all eat better. How we do it is when the arguing begins. Splenda is made from sugar. True, it is processed from sugar but what do you think sugar is? It is hardly a 'natural' food, my friends. It is a processed food from .. you guessed it.. sugar cane or sugar beets. Unless you are going to go out and press your own sugar cane or sugar beet juice, you have very little to replace sugar. What is there out there to look for that is not an 'artificial sweetener'? We have honey... natural and processed. Processed means it has been ..well.. kind of pastuerized. Natural honey? Well, it can contain all kinds of germs, pesticides.. too much to go into. Sorgum mollasses is another idea. Again, you get into the processed and unprocessed issue. That ,and the fact that like honey, it is an acquired taste for many. So.. we are right back where we began. If whatever you try gives you side effects.. headaches.. whatever... common sense says it is not for you. Right? Then go from there. Use common sense. Keep in mind, though, that just because it is not for you does not mean it is bad for everyone. Personally, being diabetic' Splenda has worked fine for me. Try this one on for size.. corn and it's multi-kazillions of varieties. I am allergic to corn and almost every processed food imaginable contails corn starch or corn syrup or a derivitive there of. Yeah! That is where I am. So, I use what I can and avoid things that I know are going to make me sick. No sensible person is going to live on smoothies. Let us face it, friends. These are light treats that we sip hoping they will keep us away from the calorie, fat, sugar, and soometimes sodium laden foods we just seem to crave. I do not care much for any of the many flavors of Crystal Light. That is my personal preference. No insult to Crystal Light fans. I see these recipes and figure out how I can adapt them to what I can tolerate and still actually enjoy the end results. Pick what you like. Adapt what you feel you must. The idea is to blend up a little yummy, sit back, take a deep breath, relax and just enjoy yourself for a few minutes. After all, realistically, you are not going to live 24/7 on any slushy drink or treat, now are you? You all sound way too intelligent for that. Peace be with you, all.

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20. Posted by coelettec on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:47 pm PDT

hot and heavy in hear. over what? these were just some examples of low cal sweets! different tastes, needs, health restrictions are all considered by the individual. if you dont like artificial sweetners....then dont try them or waste your angry breath over something that is not that big-o-deal! use your proactive energy to something good for this world! i cant wait to try the mango treat!

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21. Posted by coelettec on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:50 pm PDT

light_Treader said it ALL! lighten up people!

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22. Posted by coelettec on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:52 pm PDT

light_Treader said it ALL! lighten up people!

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23. Posted by amanda_heikkinen on Wed, May 30, 2007, 4:22 pm PDT

A friend once said to me...everything in moderation. Artificial sweeteners really aren't bad..in moderation. The same goes for sugar. And just about everything else in life. As far as the FDA approvals...they are human too. FDA is not all knowing, and they sometimes have to recall a ruling they have made on food products. However, that is quite seldom they have to do something like that. They are good, very good. Just remember, MODERATION!

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24. Posted by cccheryl38 on Wed, May 30, 2007, 5:21 pm PDT

And don't forget the parabens found in all beauty shelf lotions and shampoos have also been known to cause cancer, so add that to your list of no-nos as well. . . .

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25. Posted by marcia r on Wed, May 30, 2007, 7:27 pm PDT

sugar is a carb.10 g of carb and 12 gr of sugar =22 gr.of carbs your recipe is inaccurate in determining food count.

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26. Posted by Denise Menchaca on Thu, May 31, 2007, 1:10 pm PDT

OOOOO I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM!!!!!!!!1

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27. Posted by on Thu, May 31, 2007, 5:05 pm PDT

Okay ... so we shouldn't have aspartame ... or parabens .. or saturated fats .. or use deoderants vs antipersperents ... what next .. stop breathing .. lie down and die. Like Amanda H said ... MODERATION is the key !!

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28. Posted by erivera63 on Sat, Jun 02, 2007, 11:57 am PDT

I would rather eat one really good cookie made with butter and sugar, than 10 cookies baked with an artifical sweetner..its all about moderation , balance and eating natural foods that work with our bodies as oposed to eating chemically altered foods that work against our bodies..

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29. Posted by jilly_is_chilly on Tue, Jun 05, 2007, 11:47 am PDT

Crystal Light is very bad for you! I got RA from drinking Crystal Light 20 plus years ago. Use the real sugar, it's better for you.

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30. Posted by NanceBlu on Tue, Jun 05, 2007, 11:51 am PDT

Thank you, Randi B. People, read labels. I have worked for hospitals and doctors for over 10 years. do NOT consume anything wtih aspartame in it. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. Don't believe everything you read by these "Heh! try this to have younger brighter tighter fabulous skin/body/whatever!" Use common sense when buying and preparing foods. Use fresh as much as possible. There is a reason our grandparents lived to be in their 90's: because they worked their tails off and ate fresh food and didn't lie around watching TV or sitting at the computer all the time....(I do, at the computer, as my job, but I also run and swim 5 times a week....so compensation.....) cheers!

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