Sucralose, also known by the brand name Splenda, is an artificial sweetener that has been approved by the FDA as a replacement for sugar. According to MayoClinic.com, sucralose is much sweeter than sugar so you don't need to use as much of it to taste it in your food and drinks. Splenda is used in a variety of products to reduce their calorie count for people who have diabetes or who are trying to lose weight.
Yogurt
Many types of light yogurt are made with sucralose to cut its calorie content so that it fits better into a healthy and balanced diet. Yogurt that contains Splenda will include it in the ingredients list, but it will also be labeled as "light" or "reduced calorie." Dannon Light and Fit yogurt is one brand of yogurt that is commercially prepared with sucralose to make it lower in calories. Splenda is a safe artificial sweetener for children and pregnant and breastfeeding women, reports the International Food Information Council Foundation. Many flavors of light yogurt are available to choose from when you are looking for a low-calorie alternative.
Syrup
To lighten the calorie count in many kinds of syrup, some manufacturers are offering versions that are made with sucralose. Maple Grove Farms, Nature's Flavors and Walden Farms, Inc. are three brands that offer light syrup varieties, according to Mercola. These are suitable choices if you can't give up syrup on your pancakes or waffles but still need to watch your sugar intake. Fruit flavors and original tasting options are available for you to choose from. Versions labeled "sugar free" are made with Splenda, while "low sugar" types are a combination of sugar and sucralose. Several manufacturers also make low-sugar, low calorie jellies and jams for you to eat.
Canned Fruit
Canned fruit is often high in sugar and calories because it is canned in syrup. Because these products have sucralose instead of sugar, you can eat them without overloading on calories. Since Splenda is calorie free, according to the Calorie Control Council, it dramatically reduces your total calorie intake when you choose fruit canned in light syrup or versions that are unsweetened. Applesauce, peaches and pears are three fruits that you can find sweetened with sucralose rather than sugar. Eating these items as an alternative to traditional canned versions will help you control your blood sugar and allow you to cut calories, which contributes to weight loss.
Ice Cream
Low sugar and low calorie versions of ice cream still taste sweet when sucralose is used in place of sugar, and, according to Mercola, Breyers, Good Humor and Klondike are brands of this sweet treat that are available with Splenda in them. For people who don't want to give up ice cream as a treat, these food items could help you reach your health goals while still allowing you to indulge in something you enjoy. However, because sucralose is an artificial sweetener, you should limit how much you eat because long-term health effects are still being studied.
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