Aug 13, 2009

Natural Sweetener Should be Your Only Sweetener

By Jamis Hartley

Despite its yummyness, sugar has taken its toll on our bodies and many are looking for a healthy way out. Some are strong willed enough to eliminate it completely while others still need that sweetness. Fortunately, there are some good options available, but before you buy take some time to learn what will work best for you.

Sugar substitutes like saccharin, aspartame and the like are reproduced and processed in such a way that they are not good for you. When you have the option to use a sweetener that is good for you and works just as well as sugar (if not better), why would you use unnatural substitutes? My best advice is to stay away from any sweetener that is man made. I could be wrong, but in general I think it's good practice to trust mother nature over the good intentions of man.

Some of the promising natural sweeteners hitting the market are Mannitol, Sorbitol, Stevia, Xylitol and, my favorite, Erythritol. These sweeteners are a good healthy alternative to sugar but even among these healthier choices there are things to consider. Erythritol is the natural sweetness in many fruits and vegetables. It is all natural and is easily digested making it a safe choice.

Erythritol is a calorie free natural sweetener made from fruits (as previously mentioned). It occurs naturally in melons, pears, grapes, mushrooms and a few other kinds of foods and drinks. This is one of the only natural sweeteners that will not cause tooth decay and is commercially produced and added to various foods and drinks to provide sweet flavor. It is also better for those with digestive system problems as it is more easily digested. If you decide to use natural sweeteners, Erythitrol is the best for you all the way around.

Erythritol is also a great natural sweetener for people with diabetes or other medical conditions where sugar is the enemy. If you are using a low carbohydrate diet plan or low glycemic index plan, this is the perfect solution as its number on the glycemic index is zero, contains no carbohydrates and has only .2 calories per gram. Of all the natural sweeteners you can use today, Erythritol does not promote tooth decay, is better for digestion and is perfect for any diet plan. You can use Erythritol in recipes, on cereal or anything you choose to sweeten. More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon and using natural sweeteners for their foods and drinks these days. Before you use any kind of sweetener, make sure your doctor approves and that you have no allergies to certain fruits or plants.

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