Conscious Choice Seattle:

August 2005 | Letters to the Editor

An Official Response from Splenda

To the Editor:

I am writing in regards to Rebecca Ephraim’s June 2005 column, "Sugarcoating Splenda" (Whole Health section) Ephraim’s column misinforms readers with unsubstantiated claims and damaging distortions about the safety of SPLENDA Brand Sweetener.

Ephraim is correct when stating that health and safety have little or nothing to do with the Sugar Association’s elaborate public relations campaign and lawsuit against the SPLENDA Brand. She is right–"they’re worried about their livelihoods." It is a great disservice to the millions of consumers who use and enjoy SPLENDA Brand products everyday and it is important that your readers know the facts.

The truth is, since its introduction over a decade ago, millions of people have safely enjoyed products made with sucralose, the sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA Brand products. It is one of the most tested food ingredients ever introduced and its safety has been confirmed by regulatory authorities in more than 80 countries worldwide. An extensive database of scientific research of over 100 studies conducted over a period of 20 years demonstrates that sucralose has no harmful effects and is safe for everyone, including people with diabetes, children and pregnant women.

SPLENDA Brand products provide safe options for consumers who want to manage, and lower, their sugar intake. While SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener and other no calorie sweeteners are not a cure for obesity, they can be one tool to help consumers work towards and achieve their goals of an overall healthy diet.

We stand confidently behind our product and its exemplary safety record. We recommend that consumers look to qualified sources of information about our brand, starting with www.splenda.com and www.splendatruth.com.

Monica Neufang
Director of Communications
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC.

Following for Our EM Columnist

Dear Evergreen Monthly,

I wanted to drop a note to compliment Silja Talvi’s recent columns. She has been a bright, relevant addition to the magazine.

Silja just seems to write about what I am thinking about. Her column on women and age (EM, June), especially downplaying birthdays, was right on. Then she writes about women holding out about their chronic pain (EM, July), a column which I passed on to a dear friend.

I look forward to whatever she picks next for a topic.

Sincerely,
Suzanne Morton, Internet

Much Appreciation For Meditation

Dear Editor,

Great article on meditation (EM, July, “Flow Notion”). I really liked the sample meditation (“Lake Show”) and have been using it to some success.

I’m one of those people who thinks I can’t meditate. Your article made me feel less self-conscious. I decided to use the sample meditation in July, then pick from one of your listed classes if things are still going well in August.

One thing I totally agree with: We would all be better off if we could just find a way for people to calm down their stress levels.

Dave Williams, Internet

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