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Posted 10/2/2012 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Ive noticed anytime I consume fruit drinks even with no sugar my symptoms spike.

I do know fruit has natural sugars and sugar feeds the disease.

Has anyone had any luck with stevia sweetener?
Posted 10/2/2012 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem with sugar .... a big increase in symptoms . I have to try to stick to low sugar and sometmes even avoid fruit and jsut do veggies when I feel really out of control .

I have tried several times to use stevia .. for some reason I ended up feeling rushed out and anxious afterwards , so I stopped trying with it . I know people who use it with no negative side effects , but maybe they aren't dealing with food allergies or lyme , shrugs .... I dont know
Posted 10/2/2012 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Sugar creates a lot of issues with me, above and beyond what dealing with Lyme can do. I've been using stevia for many years now without any issues. Some people just don't seem to be able to tolerate it, but it's been a life saver for me. I know my daughter says she gets a bad aftertaste after using it, but I have yet to notice any aftertaste, unless I get goofy and use too much. It only takes a very small amount of stevia to sweeten a large glass of decaf tea, so be careful!
Posted 10/2/2012 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
The Lyme Diet book encourages to not drink juice at all. I have been doing smoothies with whole fruits mixed with greens and veggies and that seems to work out ok. (Once my taste buds adapted a bit, I have really enjoyed these and they make a hearty snack.) Have pretty much avoided Stevia unless making something that is really sour.
Posted 10/3/2012 7:32 AM (GMT 0)
Xylitol is another alternative to stevia that is safe for people with Lyme because it won't feed the Lyme (or Candida).
Posted 10/3/2012 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
I also avoid straight juice but am ok with smoothies. I have started using Truvia in place of sugar...I don't love it but it does sweeten things. Not sure you can bake with it but I use it in tea, etc.
Posted 10/3/2012 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for the feedback all
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