Hi Landrews22
I also like a sweetened cuppa, so have done quite a bit of research on sweeteners. You are right that it is better not to use them, and to train your taste buds not to want them. However, this is one thing which I am finding difficult, especially as a sweetened cuppa can both fill me up, and hit the spot when craving something sweet.
Anything which contains aspartame is a definite no no for me, (just do a quick google if you want all the reasons), so I would advise against ‘no added sugar’ cordials as they nearly all contain it. For tea/coffee, I think xylitol is best. It is a natural product, not a chemical, and it does not raise blood sugar levels. The downside is that as it is not absorbed in the gut, it can produce gas, and have a laxative effect if you have too much. However, as one of the side effects of this diet for some people is constipation, that may be no bad thing!!! Stevia is another option, but most stevia products are mixed with erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, and stevia on it’s own (if you can find it) has an unpleasnt aftertaste. Good luck finding what suits you best.