Cugalabanza Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I doubt the government would have named it Splenda if it was that bad. 687991[/snapback] That's a wonderful point! Because everybody knows it's physically impossible to give a nice-sounding name to something that is bad. That's why, when the Nazis first got together and they wanted to call themselves The Sunshine Fairytale Goodtime Gang, it was rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Exactly. His doctor may even have ties to the sugar industry too. I am not accusing him of it, just saying it is possible. I doubt the government would have named it Splenda if it was that bad. 687991[/snapback] The government does not assign names to commercial products... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 The government does not assign names to commercial products... 688126[/snapback] Not you too? I thought you were smarter than that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 That's a wonderful point! Because everybody knows it's physically impossible to give a nice-sounding name to something that is bad. That's why, when the Nazis first got together and they wanted to call themselves The Sunshine Fairytale Goodtime Gang, it was rejected. 688078[/snapback] Well of course the company would try to name it something else, but the government wouldn't let them unless their claims were true. That would be false advertising which the government strictly forbids. As for the Nazis, I doubt they tried the name you suggested. I think fairies were on their list of people to persecute. If you were a jewish fairy you were really up the creek. Also, I don't think comparing the makers of Splenda to Nazis is really fair, do you? I doubt one day we'll all look back in horror at the Splendacaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 The government does not assign names to commercial products... 688126[/snapback] I didn't mean they assigned it. They just approved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Well of course the company would try to name it something else, but the government wouldn't let them unless their claims were true. That would be false advertising which the government strictly forbids. As for the Nazis, I doubt they tried the name you suggested. I think fairies were on their list of people to persecute. If you were a jewish fairy you were really up the creek. Also, I don't think comparing the makers of Splenda to Nazis is really fair, do you? I doubt one day we'll all look back in horror at the Splendacaust. 688153[/snapback] Again, a really excellent point! You seem to have a deep understanding of the government and its role in protecting the consumer. Have you considered running for public office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Have you considered running for public office?688196[/snapback] Or at least breeding at a faster pace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Again, a really excellent point! You seem to have a deep understanding of the government and its role in protecting the consumer. Have you considered running for public office? 688196[/snapback] I sense you are being sarcastic. I do not appreciate it but whatever. I don't think you need to speak about Nazis to make your point. It offends a lot of people. I hope no jewish fairies post on this board. You're probably bringing back bad memories for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Or at least breeding at a faster pace? 688199[/snapback] I would but I'd have to move to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I would but I'd have to move to Canada. 688207[/snapback] Riiiiiight, more farm animals eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Riiiiiight, more farm animals eh? 688220[/snapback] A wise man once told me the legal age in Canada was 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic Guilt Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 A wise man once told me the legal age in Canada was 14. 688232[/snapback] Who is this Crayonz guy? Dude, you sounds nuts, no offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 someday everyone will realize that real sugar, real mayonaise, real milk, real eggs, real cheeze etc etc etc...is where its at, all these "healthy" choices are going to wind up really messing up our bodies. Eat smart and in moderation! Happy to hear you are feeling better btw I figured I would tell anyone who wants to know about my experience with Splenda brand sugar substitute. I am a fairly active guy (mid 30's) a little overweight, but I work out eery week, in fact I lift weights 3 times per week and try to do cardio workout at least 5 times per week. I started having issues with my heart fluttering when I was at rest, like sitting at my desk at work, laying in bed, watching TV, etc. I never had a fluttering when I was working out, and never had any of the obvious signs of having a heart problem (pain, out of breath, etc.). But, I was having these attacks of my heart fluttering (I describe the attacks as the feeling you get when you are scared, the feeling of adrenaline and your heart suddenly racing). So, after having about a dozen of these attacks (each lasting at most 20 seconds) I called my doctor and he immediately had me come in to see him. Lets just say my health insurance paid for a lot of tests. I had every test you can imagine to try and figure out what was wrong. All the tests confirmed what I allready knew, there was nothing wrong with my heart. I was healthy and there was nothing to indicate why I was having the attacks. Me and my wife had switched to Splenda as a sugar substitute, I never even thought about it until I realized that I was having the attacks more often right after drinking coffee, and I have been drinking coffee for a very long time. The one thing that had changed, was the Splenda in it. So, after about 1 month now of not having eaten anything with Splenda in it, I have finally stopped having the attacks. My doctor was scheduling another round of tests, when I told him that I thought I had it figured out. He was not so surprised about my reaction to Splenda, and I was shocked to see all the material on the Web about how bad Splenda can be. Thought I would warn my friends here at TBD!!!! Thank god they don't put Splenda in Beer!! 687943[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 My son has food alergies (Gluten) and he is off sugar. The natural subsitute we use is called Stevia. He doesn't notice a difference and it is all natural and better for you than sugar.More on Stevia It can be found at most natural food stores. 687977[/snapback] The Senator turned me onto stevia a few years ago. Pretty good, for the most part...at least as far as sweetening iced tea and stuff like that. Dunno how it works for cooking and baking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic Guilt Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 The Senator turned me onto stevia a few years ago. Pretty good, for the most part...at least as far as sweetening iced tea and stuff like that. Dunno how it works for cooking and baking. 688298[/snapback] Dean, It takes some getting used to for baking and cooking. The liquid stuff is great for icea tea (hello South) and some cereals. Who is the Senator? I'm sure he is no match for the Hockey Sherpa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 My doctor (not a quack) said that some people (their bodies) can handle the chemical substitute sweeteners others can not. Bottom line is I stopped using it, I don't have the attacks anymore. I guess what I'm really saying is that Splenda, Sweet & low, etc are not good for you even if you don't have a reaction. They are chemicals. Anyone can come on here and tell me that my doctor (Columbia University Grad) is a quack, that there must be another reason, not splenda (oh my god). But I know that Splenda caused my problem, end of story. Any questions? Oh yeah, Splenda DID not go through full FDA testing. They were not required to do so before approval. The websites that I was referring to in my earlier post were by people who had similar or other problems associated with their use of splenda. 688034[/snapback] Ya i did some research on artificial sweeteners. Stevia is the only one that comes back without any negative reactions from the research done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 A wise man once told me the legal age in Canada was 14. 688232[/snapback] You have to learn to pick better friends, Ed is leading you down the wrong path. Your friends should be chosen on their ability to help you get ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Interesting timing of this thread. I have had my heart palpitation under control until today when they've been reminding me of the drum solo of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. So I thought about what I've done differently today and realized I bought a different brand of protein bar. Checked the ingredients and guess what...splenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Bingo, we have a winner. Anyone wonder why it is legal to be used in most other countries and called a sweetener(it is technically a supplement here) but not in here in America? Crayon? Do you really think the government has our best interests in mind all of the time? Do a little research about how Nutrasweet type sweeteners were approved and why Stevia cannot be used as a sweetener. Splenda IS crap. Oh, and to clarify Stevia is all natural. Ya i did some research on artificial sweeteners. Stevia is the only one that comes back without any negative reactions from the research done. 688310[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Dean,It takes some getting used to for baking and cooking. The liquid stuff is great for icea tea (hello South) and some cereals. Who is the Senator? I'm sure he is no match for the Hockey Sherpa! 688305[/snapback] Here is The Senator (from the great state of Confusion): http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showuser=2970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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