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Healthy Home Economist / Sweeteners

Sweeteners

Refined sugar is in nearly all processed foods in our modern culture. Even organic bacon usually contains sweeteners of some kind.

Deciding to get off the sugar train requires patience and dedication. It also helps to have in-depth knowledge of the various alternative and natural sweetener options.

Even more challenging, food manufacturers are constantly releasing new choices. Heavy marketing and slick advertising makes the process confusing even for avid label readers!

A good rule of thumb to go by is this.  Just because a sweetener is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe.

If you are considering a particular sweetener to use in your home, one of the articles below can hopefully shed some light on that particular option. Knowing the pros and cons of each sweetener makes clear and informed decisions a snap!

maple syrup versus date syrup in white bowls

Maple Syrup vs Date Syrup. Which is the Better Sweetener?

Comparison of maple syrup and date syrup and which is best for nutrition and digestion based on chemical structure and mineral composition. When it …

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two yellow packets of DNA damaging Splenda

Splenda Damages DNA

Sucralose known most popularly by the brand name Splenda is a toxic alternative sweetener that damages DNA according to peer-reviewed research. When …

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bottle of dark karo syrup wooden background

What is Karo Syrup and is it Healthy?

Karo syrup is a highly processed sweetener that is toxic and best avoided in all culinary situations. This is especially the case for well-meaning but …

Read moreWhat is Karo Syrup and is it Healthy?
Alternative Sweeteners During Pregnancy + Breastfeeding

Alternative Sweeteners During Pregnancy + Breastfeeding

The FDA approved the sweetener sucralose under the brand name Splenda as a general purpose food additive in 1999. The initial peer-reviewed research …

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whole earth sweetener

Whole Earth Sweetener Review

With the flood of alternative sweeteners on the market in recent years, you would think at least a few of them would be healthy. For example, more …

Read moreWhole Earth Sweetener Review
woman holding the maximum amount of sugar per day that is healthy to eat

How Much Sugar a Day is Too Much?

The number of grams of sugar each day that adults and children should not exceed in order to avoid immune suppression, which can raise the risk of …

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What is Allulose? Is it Truly a "Keto Sugar"?

What is Allulose? Is it Truly a “Keto Sugar”?

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that tastes like white sugar and does not affect blood sugar or insulin. What you need to know to determine if it …

Read moreWhat is Allulose? Is it Truly a “Keto Sugar”?
Types of Date Syrup. Which Tastes and Bakes Best?

Types of Date Syrup. Which Tastes and Bakes Best?

Comparison of Middle Eastern and California date syrup in color, taste, and consistency to best determine which is the optimal choice for all your …

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Dried Fruit. Yes, It Is Healthy If You Avoid These 4 Things

Dried Fruit. Healthy If You Avoid These 4 Things

When people make the commitment to eliminate processed food and sugar from the diet, dried fruit frequently becomes one of the more popular alternate …

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drops of vegetable glycerin from eyedropper into bottle

Glycerin. Safe or Toxic Ingredient?

Glycerin is an ingredient widely used in food, personal care, and medicinal products. How to determine its safety or toxicity based on type and …

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Acesulfame Potassium. Your Sweet Ace in the Hole?

Acesulfame Potassium. Your Sweet Ace in the Hole?

Acesulfame potassium or Ace K for short is a very popular sugar substitute in the European Union. It is starting to catch on in the United States as …

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ripe lucuma sweetener superfood fruits in wooden bowl

Is Lucuma a Healthy Sweetener?

Uses, benefits, and ideas for enjoying lucuma, a South American superfood fruit showing promise in powder form as an alternative sweetener. The world …

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