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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!
The FDA approved the sweetener sucralose under the brand name Splenda as a general purpose food …
Alternative Sweeteners During Pregnancy + BreastfeedingRead More
With the flood of alternative sweeteners on the market in recent years, you would think at least a …
How much sugar a day should a person consume? How many sweets is too much? These simple questions …
Allulose is one of the newest in a slew of alternative sweeteners flooding the market. And, even …
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When people make the commitment to eliminate processed food and sugar from the diet, dried fruit …
Glycerin is one of the most common ingredients in the world. Industry loves this sticky, thick …
Acesulfame potassium or Ace K for short is a very popular sugar substitute in the European …
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Sucralose is the most popular sugar substitute today, and the FDA categorizes it as safe for …
Maximum enjoyment the benefits of manuka honey requires knowledge to unravel confusing labels and …
Light, dark, and blackstrap molasses is a traditional, whole sweetener used since colonial times. It …
Since 2002, Sarah has been a Health and Nutrition Educator dedicated to helping families effectively incorporate the principles of ancestral diets within the modern household. Read More