Tag: sweeteners

The Truth About Keto Sweeteners

Sweet tooth fairy paid you an unexpected visit while on the keto diet? I’ve got you covered. Ditch the antagonistic artificial sweeteners for some kind, keto-friendly alternatives. A sweet briefing on a handful of healthy hacks so you can kick those harmful sweeteners to the curb. While a surprising percentage of sugar cravings can be…

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Sweeteners, Ongoing Health Issues, and Your Poo

Keto podcast answering your questions about good and bad sweeteners, what to do when you feel like your body is working against you, and ending diarrhea on keto.

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Guide to Alternative Sweeteners

Sugar is an essential component of most desserts, including raw ones. It’s always controversial and, let’s face it, it’s also delicious! Luckily, we have a wealth of unrefined sweetener options at our fingertips nowadays, and I like to make good use of many of them in my raw food desserts.

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Healthful Hints: The Worst Sweeteners

We’ve talked about healthy alternative sweeteners but now it’s time we chatted about the worst. You may be surprised to learn which popular sweetener made the list, what ingredients are in common laboratory sweeteners, and what they can potentially do to our bodies.   Notes: My favorite snacks that use healthy alternative sweeteners: Grain-free Ginger…

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Healthful Hints: Everything You Need to Know About Palm Sugar

Healthful hints is back again, and today we’re talking coconut sugar. We’ve chatted about why I choose coconut sugar over agave nectar, I’ve used it in small amounts during my candida adventures, and many of my reduced sugar recipes call for it… but what is coconut sugar exactly, and what’s so special about it? You…

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Healthful Hints: My Favorite Healthy Alternative Sweeteners

Since battling with a rough patch of candida, I’ve been working on ways to lower my intake of  unhealthy sweeteners. About a year of recipe development, research, and training of the taste buds, I now opt for sugar sources that are better for my overall health that still allow me to enjoy a sweet treat…

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