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Nutritional Benefits of Xylitol

How can we combat the sugar epidemic?

The dangers of sugars and refined carbohydrates in the diet have been well documented. Excess consumption of sugar can cause hypoglycemia and weight gain, leading to diabetes and obesity. Sugar also raises blood pressure, triglycerides and bad cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease. Children who consume excess sugar have difficulty concentrating and learning. And that’s just scraping the surface of the havoc sugar causes on our systems!

Considering Americans consume an estimated whopping 68.5 pounds of sugar per person, per year, the nutritional need for a safe, natural sweetener that tastes great and does not lead to health problems is more critical than ever. That sweetener is xylitol!

The "sugar" that won't wreck your body

While Xylitol is just as sweet as table sugar (sucrose), it has about 40% fewer calories and 75% fewer carbohydrates. That in itself can make a big impact on your waistline! Importantly, xylitol is slowly absorbed and metabolized, resulting in very negligible changes in insulin. Xylitol therefore won’t raise your blood sugar like regular sugar, which puts tremendous strain on your system, causing negative health effects.

A healthy choice for many diabetics

Thanks to its insulin-independent nature, xylitol has been used in Germany, Switzerland, Russia and Japan as a preferred sweetener for diabetic diets since the 1960’s. If you do have diabetes, however, it’s important to consult your doctor or diet professional before incorporating xylitol into your daily diet.

A sweet choice for many recipes

Xylitol products are readily available for use in cooking and baking. Xylitol won’t break down with heat like some other sweeteners, so it’s the perfect choice for just about any recipe that calls for sugar. Converting your recipes couldn’t be easier –since xylitol has the same sweetness as sugar, simply use the same amount (1:1)! Learn More from our Consumer Articles



Strive For 5

  1. Use Xylitol toothpaste, mouthwash, and nasal spray upon waking up

  2. After breakfast use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  3. After lunch use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  4. After dinner use Xylitol gum, mints or candy

  5. Use Xylitol toothpaste, mouthwash, and nasal spray upon going to bed

Incidentally, if you are looking for a safe alternative to sugar, xylitol actually looks, tastes and pours just like regular sugar. Discovered simultaneously by French and German chemists in 1891, xylitol has been safely used since the 1970s as an ingredient in gums and candies. You can use it on your morning breakfast cereal or on anything you'd like to sweeten naturally, as well baking. For an all-around sugar replacement, xylitol is my favorite. It comes in convenient packets, or can be purchased in bulk as well.

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