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Post by Maximum6 on Aug 26, 2004 20:21:52 GMT -5
When i was at the super market..i checked out the artificial sweeteners...known as Splenda ...Equal..and the like.
The ingredients say Dextrose and maltodextrin..and sucralose.
Why can't splenda be used if you dont' have dextrose?
Is it because it has no calorie so no carbs? hehe.
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Post by Troyster on Aug 27, 2004 9:53:38 GMT -5
That's correct. Dextrose is corn sugar... full of calories... sugar calories (that's the WHOLE POINT of using dextrose Max).
BTW, Splenda (sucralose) is made from sugar -- calories removed, so it tastes like sugar. I love the stuff. If you're looking for a more "healthy" choice, go with Stevia (I don't bother... give me Splenda or give me death -- OK, Equal on contest diet ;D)
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Post by Troyster on Aug 27, 2004 9:55:10 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I'll tell you again. Go to a wine/beer making store. They'll sell you 5 lbs. of dextrose (ask for corn sugar) for a couple dollars. It'll last you forever.
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Post by Maximum6 on Aug 27, 2004 10:26:01 GMT -5
would you be surprised if i can't find any in Vegas..haha. ;D
Man i've been trying to find a Beer/wine making store.
I know i'm suppose to look for Corn Sugar/Glucose/Destrose....but in Vegas..i don't know where a Beer/Wine making place would be. All i see is BARS and more BARS..in clubs and casinos and stuff.
Maybe i should consider buying online...from NOW nutrition.
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Post by Troyster on Aug 27, 2004 10:42:47 GMT -5
LOL, I'LL BET that's a problem there. HAHA, no need to "wait" to drink booze in that town eh? LOL!!
Hmmmmmmm... do you have italian markets there? Probably not eh?
You know, plain old sugar would work just the same anyway... soda pop is made with corn sugar... just an idea.
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Post by Maximum6 on Aug 27, 2004 12:25:09 GMT -5
Well..drinking a soda after workout isn't something i want to think about..i'll probably throw up..especially after HIIT. here..i think i'll order 2lb of this...you think i'm paying too much? Or should i stick to my rice? hehhe ;D www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/dex.html |
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Post by Troyster on Aug 27, 2004 12:43:53 GMT -5
That's not too bad... not gonna' kill the pocketbook or anything.
Yeah, I'm not suggesting you drink a soda, but what you COULD do is let one go "flat" then pour a little in your PWO shake... that'd give you the same effect.
However, like I said, sugar is sugar. It all gives an insulin spike and that's what you're after. Glucose, table sugar, dextrose will all work just as good for that my friend. You eat enough rice (as do I) ;D
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Post by Maximum6 on Aug 27, 2004 15:19:27 GMT -5
haha...yea...i save potatoes when i eat Steaks or my buffalo....eat rice in most of my meals..after all i am Chinese...its the power of WHOLE GRAINS.!
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