Introducing Splenda With Fiber

Artificial sweeteners aren't a part of my diet because they cause me digestive troubles, but I'll admit -- if this wasn't the case, I'd probably be in love with the idea of sweetening up everything without having to deal with the calorie consequences. Yes, that is the great thing about artificial sweeteners. Another great thing? Splenda, one of the most popular artificial sweeteners out there, now comes with fiber. One packet provides you with one gram of fiber, so you can have your morning coffee and your fiber too.

Awesome! Or is it? The folks at Fitsugar recently wrote about how this might not be as 'sweet' as you think because your fiber should come from healthy servings of fruits, veggies and whole grains, not man-made sugar substitutes. And I have to say, I totally agree.

All the same, if you're planning on having Splenda anyway, and you do get your 5-10 daily servings of produce, this product could certainly be a bonus to your already-healthy habits.