Pros and Cons of Stevia
Have you heard some pros and cons about stevia and wondered whether it’s a good natural sugar substitute? In my usual fashion I went on a search through some of the latest research to bring you a few...
View ArticleWhat is Molasses & Black Strap Molasses?
Today’s topic of natural sugar substitutes is: What is molasses and black strap molasses? Regular Molasses Molasses is a sticky by-product of the refining of sugarcane, grapes, or sugar beets into...
View ArticleDoes Stevia Cause Cancer?
Question from Kathryn: Stevia has been linked to cancer in some studies. So does stevia cause cancer? The answer is no. There is no solid evidence to prove stevia causes cancer. But just to ease your...
View ArticleWhat is erythritol?
So what is erythritol exactly? Erythiritol is a hydronated form of carbohydrate used as a replacement for sugar. Chemically erythritol is known as 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol. It’s a natural C4 polyol and is...
View ArticleGlucose vs Fructose vs Sucrose
Today we’ll discuss glucose vs fructose vs sucrose, what they are, what they do and why someone might not be able to eat them. Frutose is found naturally in things like fruit and honey but it is also...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best Sugar Substitute For Weight Loss?
I love answering your questions and the most recent one I’ve received is: What is the best sugar substitute for weight loss? Great question and I’ll keep the answer short and sweet The best sugar...
View ArticleHealthy Sugar Substitutes: Is There Such A Thing?
I don’t know why but when we choose to go sugar free, many of us seem to want to substitute our sugar with some kind of sugar substitute. But is honey the best? Maybe an articficial sweetener that has...
View ArticleGFE Podcast #67: Health Benefits Of Raw Honey
If you are going to choose a natural sweetener, then raw honey is about the best option you can choose and in this podcat you’ll learn all about the health benefits of raw honey. Including: Some...
View ArticleBest Diabetic Sugar Substitute
When it comes to managing your diabetes, it is best to cut out as much sugar as possible. The main reason for this is that sugar provides zero nutritional value! Sugar is also easy to overconsume, and...
View ArticleIs Sucralose Good For You?
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener commonly known by the name Splenda. It tastes pretty much like sugar and is now used in products and marketed to people for weight loss, diabetes, and overall...
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