Xylitol

i have been using

Maple Syrup in my

ALPHA SWEETS, healthy treats, and a client asked me if i ever thought about using xylitol.....

XYLITOL: a sugar alcohol sweetener used as a naturally occurring sugar substitute.

It is found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables,

and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms,

as well as fibrous material such as corn husks, sugar cane bagasse, and birch.

Xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose with only two-thirds the food energy

intake of xylitol can result in bloating and diarrhea.

adaptation, an increase of the laxation threshold, occurs with regular intake

now i am not

supporting

regular sugar intake

or high consumption

but why

would you

want the runs?

benefits of this

sugar substitute

other than

the need for depends:

Xylitol is slowly absorbed and metabolized, resulting in very negligible changes in insulin. It therefore won’t raise your blood sugar like regular sugar.

This explains why xylitol has been a preferred sweetener for diabetic diets since the 1960’s!

When you eat food containing ordinary sugar (sucrose), it gives bacteria on your teeth energy, causing cavities.

Xylitol does not break down like regular sugar and can help keep a neutral pH level in the mouth!

personally,

having just read this info

myself,

i think there are great

benefits in switching to xylitol use

more so for those that have

a problem with their

insulin response

the trick is for those that

"don't eat sugar"

as a choice, a good healthy choice

is moderation

sugar is in green veggies

it is in all fruits

it is in the grains & pastas

we love so much

it is just in a different form

this is why i sweeten

my goodies with MOSTLY

fructose

fruit is there for us to use

enjoy the natural sweetness

the earth has to offer

without

the refined white sugary foods

maple syrup

effects the blood sugar

the most delicately

of agave, honey, table sugar & sugar substitutes

AND DOES NOT GIVE

YOU THE SQUIRTS

anything that will irritate

the tummy

i stay away from

UNDERSTANDING

that too many grapes

can have the same effect

so my advise to you

as always, is

MODERATION

we know

what works for our

bodies

now i know what i can use in my diabetic frosting :)

LOW DOWN on the cow product situation

some hear that they should be eating dairy,

while others offer contradictory information

here is MY scoop

clean non processed dairy is ok

though everyone has different digestive systems

it all depends on the enzymes that are secreted

greek yogurt is great for the GI tract, & "the monkey" as i call it.

this is due to active cultures/probiotics that aid the healing & health of our tum tums

dairy tends to be very clogging so i dont recommend it everyday.

if you have a cold, or a body that tends to be sensitive to dailry...you're a mucusy mess

OBVIOUSLY steer clear

the only way you will know, is by listening to your body

the calcium from dairy is good for your bones,

but MILK is not the only thing on the planet that supplies us with our daily calcium intake

we can also get our fix from supplements esp if we are lactose intolerant.

Ca HIGH FOODS:

sesame seeds

tofu

almonds

flaxseeds

brazil nuts

greens such as

turnip, mustard, dandelion, collards & kale

also pack a calcium punch

to my clients i say,

i would rather greek yogurt instead of regular grocery store yogurt

organic ANYTHING is better, plus everything that is mass marketed

& targets consumers, i can guarantee, is

LOADED with sugar.

sugar has a chemical reaction in the brain that causes us to crave it, and

therefore, buy more of it

yes ladies & gents: that is they way our country works

make money, don't give a damn about wellness

if you have seen a mainstream product that has been marketed like crazy,

chances are its dangerously addicting

the only one that i can think of off the top of my head

that this is NOT true for is KASHI

i always see & love the kashi commercials

they are clean & great for you

you want to eat fresh foods as much a possible

on the go when you reach for something packaged

make sure the ingredient are pronounceable

that's how you know you are in the clear

yogurts to stay away from

dannon & yoplait -whipps

taste so good with their 22g of sugar

recommended yogurt brands

fage

stoneyfield

brown cow-greek

nancy's organic

keifer is a great source of probiotics

& is a fantastic substitute

for milk or yogurt

to substitute milk on the regs use

almond milk

rice milk

soy milk

coconut milk

all of which also have faux cheese options

if you need that dairy fix,

reach for clean unprocessed goodness

along with lots of water

and dont make a habit of it!

esp the yummy non dairy ice creams :)

JUST SAYIN

it isnt the dairy that is bad, it is what happens to it

between leaving the animal's body until it reaches you

COUGH

just food for thought

may your mucus be minimal,

may the sugar you intake be minute

& non habit forming

may you live long happy lives full of calcium & comfy tummies

x

my top WHOLE FOODS picks

GLORY GLORY WHOLE FOODS YUMMERS

Back to Nature gluten free rice thin crackers

south african dried mango

Arctic Zero "ice cream"

shredded rice cheese

corn tortillaS

raw hummus with pine nuts

beet burger

sesame tofu

pre cooked artichokes

fresh made guacamole

i always tell my clients,

the ones with all the excuse

"i was on the road" "there was no other option"

"i forgot to bring my bar"

and fast food was their only option

.......there are grocery stores EVERYWHERE!

almost ALL grocery stores have a freshly prepared deli section

they have grilled chicken breasts

different deli side options

sandwiches

plain deli meats & cheeses

salads ect

you can grab meat/protein

& a banana or some grapes.

grab a box of crackers some guac & a few tofu sticks

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN

dont forget your napkin :)

i like dairy free & gluten free

but choosing those options doesnt mean food tastes like cardboard

you just need to know what to look for

i eat crackers, breads, faux ice cream, non dairy butter, dark chocolate, & burritos like everyone else....but with my own twist

they are just prepared differently than yours are

these basic foods are great to have on hand at home to create quick healthy meals

if you want recipe options just HOLLER