Aspartame is a chemically-produced artificial sweetener that is commonly used as a sugar substitute in manufactured foods and drinks. Food scientists create aspartame through a series of different amino acid syntheses, and the resulting compound is roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is most st...
Stevia is best used to sweeten beverages, desserts, and sauces, while Splenda is optimal for sweetening beverages. Is honey bad for diabetics? Because honey can affect blood sugar, avoid it and other sweeteners until your diabetes is under control. Honey should be consumed in moderation. Speak ...
So I need to break this up a bit for my own sanity. I feel guilty for not doing this as much as I said I would. I know that I said that this blog is mine and I set the expectations, but these are the thought’s that take up space in my head. How often should I post? Do...
The best plan, of course, is to break up with sugar altogether. But for moments when you really, really just need a little sweetness, there are better options out there. Get the facts on natural sweeteners, from agave to stevia.
It is ironic to me that a few years ago, all the conspiracy theory, alternative medicine fanatics got all up in arms about recommending splenda rather than sweet ‘n low because it was ‘naturally derived’ (made from sugar). My guess is stevia will take over and, in a few years, peop...
This fends off predators – other species – from considering that milk as their own potential food source. That ensures the newborn is more likely to get this vital source of food rather than someone else. Keep in mind that predators include microscopic organisms, like bad bacteria and fungal...
It is true that the nutritional balance is very important for maintaining the health and boosting immunity to fight against infections. The above section talked about how processed foods are low in nutrition, which is an ugly and terrifying fact that is the major factor for many of the modern...
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Drinking black coffee while intermittent fasting is acceptable since it's low in calories and sugar. Here's what else you can drink on a fast, per dietitians.
Sucralose (Splenda) Acesulfame K Saccharin Equal (this is not, unfortunately, an exhaustive list, but it’s a good start!) How to make the healthier swap Instead of sugary drinks,just drink water. Make fun ice cubes with fruit in them, create “spa water” with floating cucumber slices or...