Hate to ruin this for you:

Splenda: (sucralose-yellow packet) is 600 times sweeter than table sugar and is used in over 15% of all foods and beverages sold in the US. Splenda is the trade name for sucralose, a synthetic compound stumbled upon in 1976 by scientists in Britain seeking a new pesticide formulation. It is true that the Splenda molecule is comprised of sucrose (sugar) except that three of the hydroxyl groups in the molecule have been replaced by three chlorine atoms.

The manufacturer of Splenda claims that the chlorine added to sucralose is similar to the chlorine atom in the salt (NaCl) molecule. Chlorine is nature’s Doberman attack dog, a highly excitable, ferocious atomic element employed as a bio-cide in bleach, disinfectants, insecticide, WWI poison gas and hydrochloric acid. However, sucralose may be more like ingesting tiny amounts of chlorinated pesticides, but we will never know without long-term, independent human research. Experts say Splenda has more in common with DDT than with food. Reported side effects of Splenda include: skin rashes/flushing, panic-like agitation, dizziness and numbness, diarrhea, muscle aches, headaches, intestinal cramping, bladder issues, and stomach pain.

Holy cow, Leanne.

and sorry about hijacking this post

I still think the best things to put in ones body are the things made by God and not altered by man.

Yes I eat canned food and that is a sore spot of sorts. Did you know boxes, bags for food containers are all treated with some sort of chemical to keep bugs out and freshness in. In the case of the can, they are treated to help keep the product from foaming during the canning process.

is it any wonder that cancer has grown.

I thought I was an expert on all things Splenda, but this is news to me!!