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The Pros and Cons of 14 Sugar Substitutes
March 2019
Last week I participated in 2 Health and Wellness events. I met and talked with a lot of people. One question that came up more than once was "what is your take on artificial sweeteners?" I realized that there are many still using them and have no idea the impact they have on their health. So now I feel compelled to share with you an article I just read from The Food Revolution Network run by John and Ocean Robbins. Definitely worth a read - the differences between sugar and sugar alternatives - you decide.
Before we get started here are a few facts you need to know.
Each type of sugar has its own set of problems:
Glucose is the most rapidly metabolized by the body and can send your blood sugar levels skyrocketing. It has a glycemic index score of 100 (the highest possible).
Fructose has no impact on insulin production or blood glucose levels. It also has a relatively low glycemic index score. But it must be metabolized by the liver and is associated with elevated levels of triglycerides, metabolic syndrome, and weight gain.
Sucrose is crystalized white (table) sugar, from the cane sugar plant, and it consists of 50% glucose and 50% fructose.
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Happy Spring!
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