replacement for artificial sweetners

[avarona]

I'm about to start Cohen's tomorrow. Does anyone know another option to sweeten yoghurt other than artificial sweetners? I am highly allergic to them. Are we allowed stevia or natural sweetners?

Thanks

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Hi A.
The Forum says Yes to Stevia.
It wasn't written in my Programme book as such though.
Nut no to other naturals like agave, or maple, or honey etc.

Another option a lot of us write about is have one of your fruit allowance with the yoghurt. e.g. Kiwifruit = sweet. Mango = sweet. Mandarin too.

My own experience as the weeks progressed has been a lesser need for sweetening, or to turn that around, a greater appreciation of sweetness so less fuit sweetness needed with whatever Im having.
All the best!

[NSS]

My program says I can have upto 5 packets of stevia a day.

[avarona]

thanks CLS and NSS I'm relieved that I can use stevia. I'll also try fruit as a sweetner too.

[clarion88]

Hooray for being able to use stevia!!!

[Rochy]

I asked my consultant this as I really dislike artificial sweeteners & she said no to stevia???
Is there somewhere on here that explains why some say yes, others say no?

[Be light]

I would be interested to know also I was told by my consultant no but then by the receptionist yes?

[Ciors]

Check your program again, depending where your located...I have stevia listed on my plan, and I started July 2012