Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.
Splenda vs. Equal vs. Sweet & Low...
Which is the lesser of evils?
I've noticed that lately, at least in California, restaurants and cafes now fill their ramekins with ALL THREE PRODUCTS, so patrons can choose their poison. I often stare long and hard at those yellow, baby blue and pink packets, wondering "should I be choosing on taste (who can tell the difference?) or based on some important health concern?"
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