In my attempt to educate my clients on the evils of refined sugar, I oftentimes find my preaching about the existence of both Stevia and Xylitol. I was happy when I received a link to the Body Ecology website (thanks, Sylvia!) which listed both Stevia and xylitol as the best sweeteners to use:

These sweeteners do not feed candida and do not cause spikes in your blood sugar levels.

Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol extracted from the fiber of many fruits and vegetables including corn, raspberries, and plums. Xylitol has the same consistency and sweetness as white sugar, but with 33% fewer calories. It helps remineralize your teeth and prevents cavities.

You can find many natural chewing gums that use xylitol as a sweetener. Our favorite is Xylichew

Stevia

Stevia is an amazing sweetener that comes in both liquid and powder form. It has zero calories, dissolves in water and is 200 - 300 times sweeter than sugar, so you only need to use a few drops for sweetness. “


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