Splenda does not interfere with the blood sugar levels. I have not
heard of Altern so I googled it. It is basically a generic Splenda.
Here is the link - it is an interesting read:
http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?id=65833-tate-lyle-
sucralose-splenda

Based on what this article says, Altern is identical to Splenda and
can be substituted. I am going to check it out next time I'm in WM,
as Splenda can be expensive!


--- In Atkins_Diet_Support@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Denise and smurf ... it was late and I was tired ?? - I
probably
> should have been more specific about the sweetener. Yeah Splenda
but
> why only Splenda ?? ... why not aspartame? ..... And why is it
> discouraged ? .. Oh and how about the stuff from WalMart ...
> ALTERN ? ... it appears on the package that it is the same as
> Splenda. ...??? ...THX, Eric
>
>
>
> --- In Atkins_Diet_Support@yahoogroups.com, "Denise"
> <denisetheriot@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Eric;
> > It is not prohibited, just discouraged. Caffeine is most
definitely
> > not allowed, and any diet sodas consumed must have Splenda as
the
> > sweetener, and must not be counted toward the total daily
required
> > water intake of 64oz. Hope that helps,
> > Denise, Moderator
> >
> > --- In Atkins_Diet_Support@yahoogroups.com, "Eric "
<niteowl440@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What is the deal with the prohibition of diet soda that has
zero
> > > carbs ? THX, Eric
> > >
> >
>