Sucralose

By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- They say eight glasses of water a day, right? Well, maybe not. After hearing this advice for so long, it’s hard to believe that it’s not advice for everyone. However, two scientific reviews found no evidence for the recommendations. Plus, in 2004 the...

Makes 8 Servings Ingredients Crust 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust Filling 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 3/4 cups water 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Meringue 1/4 cup meringue powder...

Are you full of beans?  Well, from a nutritional standpoint, that’s a good thing! July 3rd is National “Eat Your Beans” Day, which reminds us to include more legumes in our diets.  Legume is a fancy word for edible seeds or fruit that grow in pods or the edible pods...

Robyn Flipse, MS. MA, RDN Consultant to the Calorie Control Council There are many things in life that are safe, fun or even good for us when we follow the rules. Observing the speed limit while driving is certainly one of these rules.  How about enjoying an occasional ice cream...

Makes 3 half-pint jars Ingredients 3 pints ripe strawberries, stems removed 3/4 cup water 1 (1.75 ounce) package SURE-JELL* For Lower Sugar Recipes Fruit Pectin 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated Directions Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Fill boiling-water canner half full...

“Sucralose” is a one-hour of self-study continuing professional education (CPE) Level-1 module for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs). Upon completion of this module, dietetic professionals will be able to: List the characteristics of sucralose that relate to its use as a sweetener and its safety as...