{"id":1370,"date":"2012-03-21T16:31:02","date_gmt":"2012-03-21T20:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/beyondgorgeous\/?p=1370"},"modified":"2012-03-21T16:31:02","modified_gmt":"2012-03-21T20:31:02","slug":"xylitol-another-sweet-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/beyondgorgeous\/2012\/03\/xylitol-another-sweet-choice.html","title":{"rendered":"Xylitol — Another Sweet Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t be discouraged!\u00a0 We\u2019ve been looking at sugar alternatives and have found many that are dangerous or even deadly.\u00a0 There are still plenty of options left for us, though. One of these is Xylitol. Xylitol is found in many fruits, such as plums, and even some tree barks.\u00a0 It is as sweet as sugar, but has 40% fewer calories and 75% fewer carbohydrates. It has a very low glycemic index\u00a0 rating of 8.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Xylitol is a good choice for baking because it is heat stable.\u00a0 Also, it substitutes for sugar 1 to 1, so no recipe adjustment is necessary.<\/p>\n

And — surprise — it protects against tooth decay.\u00a0 That\u2019s a big improvement over table sugar!<\/p>\n

Side effects?\u00a0 Only if you eat too much of it or are particularly sensitive to it.\u00a0 An overdose causes gas, bloating, and diarrhea.\u00a0 Not fun.\u00a0 One thing about this side effect, it will keep you from pigging out. \u00a0If you have a bingeing habit, the uncomfortable side effects might work to your advantage.<\/p>\n

Any down sides of Xylitol?\u00a0 None for your health — but a sad one for your budget.\u00a0 A five pound bag costs between $20 and $25 dollars.\u00a0 Ouch.\u00a0 That doesn\u2019t compare favorably to the $3 to $4 you could expect to spend at the grocery store for a five pound bag of sugar.<\/p>\n

Keep it in perspective, though.\u00a0 Sugar is cheaper, but destructive to your body.\u00a0 If you want something sweet, it may be worth the extra money to buy Xylitol which won’t harm you — unless you overindulge!<\/p>\n

Eating to live and living for Christ,<\/p>\n

Susan Jordan Brown<\/p>\n

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