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xteethx
Joined: 01 Aug 2007
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 Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:50 am Post subject: Splenda? |
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| Are sugar substitutes still unavailable in Korea? Did a quick search and it still seems like they're unavailable for sale here. Can't believe there is no equal or splenda in any of these ubiquitous coffee shops catering to weight-obsessed girls. How else are we supposed to fit into our cute little jeans? |
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JeannieAbroad
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:18 am Post subject: |
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 I was just looking for Splenda the other day! If you find any, let me know. |
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falldownstumble
Joined: 24 Mar 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:04 am Post subject: |
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I've seen Equal in some Starbucks, but it's not sitting out, you have to ask for it. (If they have it, there's a little sign somewhere near the register...)
Costco sells boxes of Equal! |
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xteethx
Joined: 01 Aug 2007
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: thanks |
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| ... for the info! |
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Jellypah
Joined: 27 Oct 2004
Location: ROK
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: |
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| If you look in the sugar section of any large-ish grocery store you can find (I think it's called) "Fine Sweet." I'll check tomorrow at work. It's a no-calorie sweetener. |
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bijjy
Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| omg.. splenda is BAD S.HIET. I even did a unit with my summerschool highschool students on why its so bad and made them debate the pros and cons of splenda vs sugar. splenda hasn't undergone longterm tests, it's been correlated with brain tumors and seizures, it has the same chemical structure as DDT and other such poisons. google it. |
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Oh yeah. That stuff is nasty. I'm waiting until they come out with proven information about the long term effects it has on the body.
To fit in your jeans, exercise often and watch your nutritional intake. There's no magic cure out there.
Exercise, water, good food, and rest. It just takes some effort. |
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Flash Ipanema
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Why is it that when someone asks a simple question, people start preaching? She didn't ask about the health risks, she didn't ask about how to lose weight, she asked if anyone knows where to buy Splenda. |
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Optimus Prime
Joined: 05 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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| The sell mega-boxes of Equal (for me, a 2-year supply) at Costco. |
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normalcyispasse
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Yeosu until the end of February WOOOOOOOO
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| bijjy wrote: |
| omg.. splenda is BAD S.HIET. I even did a unit with my summerschool highschool students on why its so bad and made them debate the pros and cons of splenda vs sugar. splenda hasn't undergone longterm tests, it's been correlated with brain tumors and seizures, it has the same chemical structure as DDT and other such poisons. google it. |
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp
Yadda yadda Splenda's fine yadda yadda bunk claims, reactionism, etc. etc.
Anyway, Splenda's good stuff. I have a bunch of extra Splenda -- like, two huge bags I brought from America -- that I probably won't use. We'll see come Feburary.  |
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bijjy
Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Why is it that when someone asks a simple question, people start preaching? She didn't ask about the health risks, she didn't ask about how to lose weight, she asked if anyone knows where to buy Splenda. |
Because I care a lot about this topic, which I learned about at Simon Fraser University here in BC, not through a 'hoax email,' and because the OP may not be aware of the health risks. Giving another human being advice that may affect their wellbeing is not preaching. She/he can do whatever they want with the info. |
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Jellypah
Joined: 27 Oct 2004
Location: ROK
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:40 am Post subject: |
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| Flash Ipanema wrote: |
| Why is it that when someone asks a simple question, people start preaching? She didn't ask about the health risks, she didn't ask about how to lose weight, she asked if anyone knows where to buy Splenda. |
hear hear!
The stuff I mentioned IS called "Fine Sweet." I don't know what's in it, but it's 1/5 the calories of sugar. 4cal per gram, and I've got a 200g package. You only need a tiny bit to make things sweet. Oh - from the back of the package - it says 1g equals 5g of sugar. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Sugar causes diabetes!
I've been using something called freesweet. |
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xteethx
Joined: 01 Aug 2007
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:48 am Post subject: |
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| thanks for the replies and info ... i'll try to look for fine sweet. |
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sojourner1
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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Thanks Jellypah, I was looking for a sugar alternative myself for my coffee as all that white sugar does contribute to your body weight. I believe it means the difference between being slim and being 20 pounds over weight. And now... How do you get the alcohol effect with 0 calories or at least very low calories?
I searched Homeplus and E-mart, but couldn't find any sugar substitute. Where can you get this Fine Sweet or something else? |
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