Is Honey Okay for Type 2 Diabetics?...Many different sweeteners exist, and each sweetener has its own glycemic index.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Monk Fruit Extract...They have not questioned the use of monk fruit sweeteners “for use as a general-purpose sweetener or a flavor modifier in foods,” or as a tabletop sweetener... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Allulose...What is your favorite diabetic-friendly sweetener?... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Sugar Options and Diabetes...The part of the plant used as a sweetener is called steviol glycolosides.... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Erythritol...Therefore, when using it in a recipe to replace white sugar, you may need to use a more considerable amount of it or mix it with another alternative sweetener... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Aspartame Right for You?...Baking with any type of low calorie sweetener will give a different product than when using actual sugar. That’s ok!... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Cherry Lime Granita...Normally a granita contains sugar, but I instead replaced it with monk fruit sweetener. I personally think this recipe tastes like a slurpee!... By Ashlen WilderBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cherry Cheesecake Bites...If you do not have monk fruit extract, you can use the equivalent of about 2.5 teaspoons of any sugar-free sweetener you have on hand.... By Ashlen WilderBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad...If you’re concerned about the honey, you can sub in half the honey for your artificial sweetener of choice.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
High Fructose Corn Syrup...HFCS is still a nutritive sweetener meaning that it provides calories.... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Replacements for Your Morning Coffee...To sweeten, you can use a few drops of monk fruit sweetener or stevia to make the beverage taste sweet without the added sugar.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How can you overcome blood sugar using the smart blood sugar book?...Never been a fan of plain yogurt but adding monk fruit sweetener and fresh berries make it so good....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Newly diagnosed - soda question ...And if not, are there any sodas that are SWEET tasting (I hate the flavored waters with no sweetener) sodas that are known to the community?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Sugar Substitutes - What's The Story?...Sugar substitutes – also called “artificial” sweeteners, non-nutritive sweeteners, or low calorie sweeteners – are man made or natural compounds that are... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Additional Benefits of Reducing Your Sugar Intake...Most of us were exposed to sugar early and grew up eating sweet foods and drinking sweetened beverages.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Water: Can You Learn to Love It?...Or certainly cheaper than the soda/sweetened coffees/fancy teas/kombucha you might be guzzling regularly. Turn on your tap and, hey, look, water!... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Frozen Banana Nut Treat...In this recipe, using a ripe banana will naturally sweeten the dessert without adding sugar or sweeteners.... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCESBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
8 Replacements for Soda - That Actually Taste Good!...Some kombucha is sweeter than others, so read the nutrition label to find the option with the lowest amount of sugar.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What You Need to Know About Sugar...Many of these sweeteners are marketed to the public as "healthier choices" compared to white sugar.... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is There More Sugar Hidden in Your Favorite Breakfast Foods?...To make the flavor more appealing, many companies sell sweeter fruity flavors.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments