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Lemon Balm & Splenda
Hubby is struggling with Type II diabetes. We both have a sweet tooth. We have finally adjusted to Splenda and given up all things sugar.
That said, I just discovered lemon balm, and was wondering if I can substitute Splenda for sugar in the sweet recipes or if I would just be wasting my time and effort. Any thoughts?
That said, I just discovered lemon balm, and was wondering if I can substitute Splenda for sugar in the sweet recipes or if I would just be wasting my time and effort. Any thoughts?
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
You can bake with splenda... I've done it. I'd look at their website to see the substitution charts.
But be aware that, just like all the other sugar subs, there are some real concerns on what it can do to your body.
Have you looked at stevia? That would be another good one to add to your lavender & lemon balm to sell...! I got a gallon of dried leaves from just one plant. And I only need a couple for tea, etc.
But be aware that, just like all the other sugar subs, there are some real concerns on what it can do to your body.
Have you looked at stevia? That would be another good one to add to your lavender & lemon balm to sell...! I got a gallon of dried leaves from just one plant. And I only need a couple for tea, etc.
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
AtlantaMarie wrote:
Have you looked at stevia? That would be another good one to add to your lavender & lemon balm to sell...! I got a gallon of dried leaves from just one plant. And I only need a couple for tea, etc.
I wish we liked stevia.




Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
Stevia can taste bitter when you use too much! This is certainly the plant where "a little dab'l do ya," lol!
They're easy to grow ONCE YOU GET THEM GOING. But getting them to sprout from seed is a royal pain...
They're easy to grow ONCE YOU GET THEM GOING. But getting them to sprout from seed is a royal pain...
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
AtlantaMarie wrote:Stevia can taste bitter when you use too much! This is certainly the plant where "a little dab'l do ya," lol!
They're easy to grow ONCE YOU GET THEM GOING. But getting them to sprout from seed is a royal pain...
I could have picked up a nice, big stevia plant at the college sale for $5, but I passed it by. Grrrr!

Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
Two years ago, after reading an article about Stevia in Mother Earth News, I bought two plants at the local Home Depot and grew them all summer. I cut them back and harvested the leaves as recommended in the article. We were very happy with the use of the leaves either dried and powdered, or as extract. But, I followed the article's instructions on over-wintering the plants in the house. Neither plant survived the winter. I haven't tried growing the plants again since then. Maybe people in zones 8 or 9 have better success with the Stevia plants, than those of us in zone 5 or 6.
The Mother Earth article can be found here: All About Growing the Stevia Plant
The Mother Earth article can be found here: All About Growing the Stevia Plant
Never plant without a bucket of compost at your side.
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
I'm in Zone 9A with winters down to 28*F. Two stevias I bought over-wintered nicely. I made some vodka stevia but a few drops is all it takes or else it makes drinks bitter. I took out one today as I have a big bag of leaves left over from last fall.
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
Interesting article, OG. Thanks! I hadn't seen that one.
I would make a couple of comments....
1. You should dry herbs at NO MORE than 95F to avoid losing essential oils.
2. On the tincture - I'd leave the dry, crushed leaves in the vodka/everclear/whatever for a MINIMUM of a week, shaking twice/day. But that's me...
I also noticed that one of the links led to instructions on making extract. I'll have to try that... :-)
I would make a couple of comments....
1. You should dry herbs at NO MORE than 95F to avoid losing essential oils.
2. On the tincture - I'd leave the dry, crushed leaves in the vodka/everclear/whatever for a MINIMUM of a week, shaking twice/day. But that's me...
I also noticed that one of the links led to instructions on making extract. I'll have to try that... :-)
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
Can Splenda be mixed with stevia to give a sweeter result than stevia alone, without the stevia bitterness?
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
I don't see why not. Just keep in mind that you only need a little stevia. Literally, for a mug of tea, I think I use 2 whole leaves, crushed. Maybe 3 if they're small.
Re: Lemon Balm & Splenda
AtlantaMarie wrote:I don't see why not. Just keep in mind that you only need a little stevia. Literally, for a mug of tea, I think I use 2 whole leaves, crushed. Maybe 3 if they're small.
Thanks, Marie.
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