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Ranking the Sweeteners
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sbrown
For those who want a list from best to worst in one place — here it is: 1. Stevia. Zero calories. Glycemic Index: 0 2. Coconut sugar. 16 calories per teaspoon. Glycemic Index: 35 3. Trehalose. 11 calories per teaspoon. Glycemic index: low/moderate in most people. 4. Honey. 22 calories per teaspoon. Glycemic index: 55.…
Top Sweetener Picks
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sbrown
This is only my opinion, but here is a summary of what I consider the best of the alternative sweeteners. These are the ones I will be using: 5. Xylitol. This sugar alcohol has about 10 calories per teaspoon, and a GI of 8. It substitutes 1 to 1 for sugar in recipes. 4. Honey. …
Metabolism Booster #8 — Ditch These for Faster Weight Loss
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sbrown
Want a faster metabolism? The answer could be in your glass. It may not be what you are eating that is your problem, but what you are drinking. Alcoholic beverages pack on the calories and will drag down your metabolism. Don’t drink and you may find your weight loss taking off. Can’t do it, even…
And the Final Answer Is….
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sbrown
We’ve looked at lots of sugars and alternative sweeteners — and now I’m going to tell you something that may surprise you. When it comes right down to it, the best choice is — none of the above. There is evidence that your autopilot who directs your internal body functions reacts to sweetness by instructing…
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