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I have been using TONS of splenda for years now. I never had a problem with it, but recently I have been considering cutting down on it or at least trying to do without it for a couple weeks in case that is causing my problems (which began about 8 months ago). But, I am very calorie-conscious and will not use sugar. I use splenda for so many things, I don't know what I would eat if I couldn't use it ( I put it in coffee, tea, plain yogurt, oatmeal...things that I eat and drink every day). I would try Stevia, but did you know that Stevia is not approved for use as a food additive by the FDA? Nor has it been approved as a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substance. The only reason it is even sold is because the FDA does not regulate the dietary supplement market. So, I am a little hesitant to try Stevia as well.
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Kim
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Here's an interesting article on Stevia and why it's not been approved by the FDA.
http://www.stevia.net/newagesweet.htm
I used Stevia and love it, but be careful because it's very potent. A little goes a loooooong way.
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~jules
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Does'nt Heather say Stevia is safe?  I'm confused....I just don't want to make myself sicker. I hate to use real sugar because my teeth are prone to cavities.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Stevia is safe. It's just the comapnies in the sweetner business who have a lot to lose want it deemed unsafe.
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