Sugar substitutes - anyone found a non-toxic, low calorie, commercially available alternative? | |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7658093 United States 01/09/2012 03:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Stevia. I personally think it is DELICIOUS, though you have to be careful to get pure stevia and not the kind that's cut with other stuff. Stay away from xylitol. That stuff is SO not natural, no matter what "they" say. The production of it typically uses GMO corn, too. Brown rice syrup is good, too, but it's not really a sweeten-your-drink kinda sweetener. Just for baking and stuff. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8392006 United States 01/09/2012 03:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Stevia, Palm sugar and Agava, Stevia has little or no calories but does have an after taste in some foods. I found that it's very good in plain yogurt and sodas. Palm sugar has less calories than sugar and has a low glycemic index. Same goes for agava but it is more refined and subjected to high heat and not as healthy. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8453638 United States 01/09/2012 03:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like glucose. Every cell in the body uses it. Using artificial sweeteners fakes your body out. Fructose inhibits leptin and is converted to triglycerides by the liver. Go natural, go glucose. It's the pure fuel of the body. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8392006 United States 01/09/2012 03:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Honey is better than sugar, but only when bought from a local producer. Most of what you find in the supermarket is adulterated and from China or maybe India. Even if it is marketed for being from Canada doesn't guarantee it's not from overseas. These honeys have all the nutrients boiled out of them and are ladened with chemicals like formaldehyde and bulk sweeteners. Usually a good nutritious local honey will be slightly darker and have debris from the pollen noticeable particularly at the top of the bottle. I buy mine from the local farmers market and I have been to the producers farm. These local businesses do vary in quality as well so take the time and find a producer that deserves your support. |
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skeptic User ID: 1492774 United States 01/09/2012 03:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like glucose. Every cell in the body uses it. Using artificial sweeteners fakes your body out. Fructose inhibits leptin and is converted to triglycerides by the liver. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8453638 Go natural, go glucose. It's the pure fuel of the body. Honey is basically pure glucose...with tons of beneficial phyto-chemicals, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Honey, along with Royal Jelly and Bee Pollen, is a complete food, and can actually sustain human life all on its own... |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8545930 United States 01/09/2012 04:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He will need to learn to control himself. There are certain foods that are more healthy and satisfy the sweets such as a dark chocolate. You could also make a no-bake oatmeal cookie, or any number of options. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8345832 United States 01/09/2012 05:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No "sugar substitutes" are toxic. That's a load of BS. Stevia is probably safe, but so is sucralose. In fact, sucralose is much better studied over a very long period of time. I prefer stevia though due to its texture and aftertaste. |
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User ID: 3629220 United States 01/09/2012 05:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Stevia may cause infertility. Google stevia infertility for more info. Xylitol is the best and totally natural. It also prevents tooth decay. Erythritol is also great but it has a minty flavor so not good in everything but it's quite good for you. For "real" sugar the best is palm sugar. Last Edited by Isobella on 01/09/2012 05:47 PM |
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