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- Types of Natural SweetenersA summary of natural sweeteners that includes a brief explanation of each one.
- Grow Stevia at HomeA description of how to find seeds, grow stevia, harvest and store leaves at home.
- The Sweet LifeSugar and sweeteners, benefits and hazards simply explained.
- The Skinny on Sugar SubstitutesAll sweeteners are not equivalent, despite manufacturers' claims!
- A New Fruit Sweetener with No CaloriesAre you looking for an alternative to sugar and synthetic sweeteners? Find out more about a fruit sweetener made from the monk fruit, a fruit that's been dubbed the longevity fruit.
Replace Refined Sugar with These Natural SweetenersRefined sugar can be replaced with healthier, natural sweeteners while still producing the same food taste and texture results as refined sugar.
7 Natural Sweeteners to Prevent Weight GainDo you or someone you love struggle with weight gain or diabetes? Well, there is a way to still eat sweet food, without the risk of diabetes and possible weight gain. Here are 7 natural sweeteners to assist you.
How to Grow Stevia Rebaudiana: SweetenerGrow your own Stevia plant, a natural sweetener, indoors or in your edible flower and herb garden. Stevia rebaudiana is easy to grow and harvest. Tips for growing, harvesting and extracting the Stevia sweetener.
Sugar Substitutes - Is There a Natural Sweetener Option?There are many sugar substitutes on the market. You may worry, though, about potential dangers and adverse effects linked to artificial sweeteners. Fortunately, you have other options.
What is Stevia, Anyway?The food sweetener industry has latched onto another new one -- stevia. So what IS this stuff? Just another new sugar replacer, or something better?- A New Natural Sweetener Made from Fruit?Are you concerned about using artificial sweeteners, but don't want to get too much sugar? Discover a new natural sweetener made from a fruit grown in China.
Steviva All Natural Sweetener Powder (Review)Before you pick up that spoon full of sugar, why not try Steviva instead?
Three Best Natural Sweeteners for Diabetics: Stevia, Xylitol and Erythritol, and Chicory Root InulinSummary of the three best natural sweetening alternatives for diabetics trying to avoid sugar and artifical flavourings. Stevia, Xylitol and Erythritol, and Chicory Root Inulin are all recommended for diabetics.- Sugar Substitutes: What Folks Should Read About Natural and Artificial SweetenersWith so many artificial and natural sweeteners on the market, how do consumers decide on which one to purchase? Here is a quick exploration of a several of the most common sweeteners available.
- Sugar Substitutions to Avoid Artificial SweetenersModern-day sweeteners are processed, modified, and even harmful! In fact, consumption of modified sugars can actually leach the body of needed nutrients. Better health can come from choosing better sweeteners.
Susta - a New All Natural SweetenerSusta is an all natural sugar substitute that is relatively new. It is fortified with nutrients that promote digestive and immune system health. Is this an answer to the alarming rise in obesity and type II diabetes in our country?- Sweet 'N Low vs. Truvia Natural SweetenerSweet 'N Low and Truvia are both very good sweeteners that are reviewed in this article.
Herb Profile: SteviaStevia is an herb that is about 300 times sweeter than sugar. Even better, there are no calories!
PureVia Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener - Product ReviewPureVia Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener is a fairly new product that contains all-natural ingredients. Read an honest review from one loyal Equal user, and find out what others thought of it as well.- Stevia: Best Natural Sweetener - or is it a Dangerous Unknown?Stevia has been used in Japan for over thrity years in place of other artificially manufactured sugar substitutes, but the question still remains: Is it safe for mass consumption in products such as Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola?
Truvia: The Miracle of Nature, Not ChemistryTruvia is a natural sweetener made naturally. It has a great taste and is easy to use. Made from the leaves of the stevia plant, Truvia is a healthy alternative to the chemically altered sugar substitutes on the market today.- Is Your Sweetener Making You Fat?BSweet Acai Sweetener is both low glycemic and non-cephalic making it a true natural family sweetener. Certified not only Kid Friendly and Diabetic Friendly, but is all natural from the acai berry and kiwi fruit. Don't gain weight to BSweet.
- Product Review: Truvia Natural SweetenerStevia sweeteners are different than artificial sweeteners because they taste so much like sugar. Use it in beverages or in cooking. If you haven't tried Truvia; yet, you are missing out on a great, natural zero-calorie sweetener.
- New Stevia Studies: Is it Safe?Stevia is one of the newest sugar alternatives to enter the market. Although initially held back by concerns about genotoxicity in rats, it's now been approved by the FDA. What does the latest study show about its safety?
Stevia as a Sweet Herb America Should Be Using as a Sugar SubstituteSeeing artificial sweeteners in restaurants and refined sugar in every dessert imaginable has been a part of the American way for decades. With the sweet herb called Stevia, though, we have a chance to consume a sweetener that doesn't cause illness...- Natural Plant Sweeteners: What Are Your Options?Are you concerned about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Discover what's available in the world of natural plant sweeteners.
- Are There Any Satisfactory Sugar Substitutes?If you're worried about too much sugar in your diet, you've probably tried artificial sweeteners and other substitutes, but are they actually healthy?
- Comparing "Natural," Organic, and Artificial Sweeteners"100% Natural" versus "100% Organic"--Navigating through Truvia, Stevia, and other Non-sugar Sweeteners
Natural Sweeteners: Which One is Best for You?With all the evidence of refined sugar's harmful effects and the health concerns caused by sugar substitutes, when it comes to quenching a sweet tooth, there are better, more natural alternatives to chose from.- Natural Sweetener Stevia Receives GRAS, Will Likely Replace Artificial SweetenersOn December 17, 2008, the no calorie natural sweetener stevia became GRAS. Here are some reasons you will want to replace artificial sweeteners with stevia as soon as possible.
- Natural Sugar Substitutes: A GuideA comparative guide to natural sweeteners that are low-calorie and low glycemic-index, including stevia, agave syrup, and xylitol. Natural sugar substitutes are safe and healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners.
- Lakanto, a New All Natural Sweetener Hits the MarketIf you want to reduce your sugar intake but want to keep it natural, you now have a new alternative.
- Sugar Alternatives: Six All Natural SweetenersAre you looking for natural alternatives to table sugar? Here are six all natural sweeteners to consider.
- Natural Sugar Vs. Artificial SweetenersNatural Sugar, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes: which are healthier for you? This article will tell you.
Guide to Using Liquid Natural Sweeteners In Place of SugarFor a long time I have not been buying any sugar. I have decided to find natural sweeteners to use in its place in the various recipes that I make that call for sugar and a lot of them are liquid sweeteners.
Guide to Non-Liquid Natural SweetenersI have taken a liking to some non-liquid natural sweeteners. One of the reasons I choose natural sweeteners over just plain old sugar if for my health. You have several different options when it comes to non-liquid natural sweeteners.- Cweet: A New All Natural Sweetener with Zero Calories?A new, all natural sweetener with zero calories may be hitting the market in the next two years. Here's what you need to know.
- A Guide to Natural SweetenersRefined sugar has almost no nutritional value and I've been trying to avoid it for years. My food life became pretty boring until I recently discovered these healthier alternatives. Some have low glycemic index, others are high, but all are healthier choices.
- Review: Sun Crystals Natural SweetenerEveryday a new sweetener comes on the market. Sun Crystals is one of the few natural sweeteners.
- Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener ReviewThe Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener is a completely natural sweetening agent that works without any harmful side effect.
