>Have you ever tried stevia?  I have heard of it, but never tried it.  I
 >have been using splenda, but it makes me crave sweets.  I think I will give
 >it a try in some ice tea.  I usually just drink plain water as I get too
 >addicted to diet soda, expecially diet coke.  Thanks to everyone for all
 >the suggestions.  We have a place here in Arizona that grows and sells
 >dates, so I will have to order some of those and try to find unsweetened
 >coconut.