I have been dieting for two weeks, and when I say two weeks I really mean one and a half. I can't have any sugar or processed carbohydrates so i am forced to use my brain and come up with solutions to alleviate my sweet tooth. For the last 5 yrs or so i have used a sweetener called Stevia and it has been a life savor while dieting. Unlike aspartame and Splenda, Stevia does not raise your blood sugar or insulin levels to make you crave more sugar later on in the day. The only downside with the sweetener is the after taste. sugar and other sweeteners are tasted instantly where Stevia takes a bit longer to register on the taste buds and can have a hint of a chemical taste.
I personally love it, unlike my mom who has a hard time adjusting to it. My favorite brand is from Brazil called Stevita. You can purchase it online or at a local health food store, but call ahead and make sure they carry it. With that said I am going to list my favorite drinks that are sweetened with stevia instead of sugar.
1. Passion fruit iced tea by Tzao, or any unsweetened iced tea
2. Unsweetened chocolate almond milk ( this really helps with chocolate cravings)
3. Zevia soda. My favorite is the Ginger rootbeer and it helps if you have an upset tummy
4. cappuccino, dry
5. soda water with cranberry juice and lemon
