Good News On Sweetners

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Did you know that there are actually some sweetners that good for us? Astounding right? Many of us are taking all sweets out of their diets and denying themselves of the enjoyment of such flavors. Personally, I always try to use honey in my recipes, tea, etc. It is a sugar-based sweetner and used in moderation it should be okay to use. But, there are several other sweetners that are actually good for us. Take Yacon syrup for instance. It actually feeds the good bacteria in the intestine due to being very high i fructooligosaccharides. It can actually help in weight loss and constipation. At the opposite end of the spectrum is Erythritol, This low calorie sugar alcohol is very low in calories but can cause digestive distress. Stevia is a zero calorie sweetner that is natural and can lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Xylitol is another sugar alcohol that has about 2.4 calories per gram. It has been shown in rats that it might improve bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis.