Many people look at the time between Halloween and New Years as a total diet loss.  Sweets are everywhere, from candy to desserts.  And, when January rolls around, we get depressed about it. What if I told you that you can eat desserts without consuming too much sugar?  The secret is Xylitol (zy-li-tall)!

Xylitol is an all natural sweetener that looks and tastes like sugar, and is naturally occurring in many fruits and vegetables. Once extracted and processed it yields a white, crystalline granule that can be used in any recipe that calls for sugar.  It’s good for your teeth, stabilizes insulin and hormone levels, promotes good health and has none of the negative side effects of white sugar or artificial sweeteners.  Xylitol contains only 2.4 calories per gram and is slowly absorbed as a complex carbohydrate.

The glycemic index is a numerical index that ranks carbohydrates on their rate of glycemic response or how quickly they convert to glucose in the body. The higher the number, the more quickly the carbohydrates break down thus causing a spike in blood sugar.

Glycemic Index of Sweeteners:

• Xylitol 7
• Agave Nectar 15
• Maple Syrup 54
• Honey 62
• White Sugar 68
• High Fructose Corn Syrup 100

Many Journals cite the positive benefits of Xylitol, including:

• The Journal of the American Dental Association
• The International Dental Journal
• Journal of Dental Research and many others

As a Holistic Nutritionist, I highly recommend Xylitol to my clients, friends and family.  Not all Xylitol is created equal in terms of quality and flavor, however you can rest assured you are getting the highest quality Xylitol, and products made with Xylitol, at www.myhealthysugar.com 

You can purchase it by the pound and start baking right away….GUILT FREE!!