Natural Sweeteners
What Are Natural Sweeteners?
More and more health-conscious consumers today are putting in the work to curb their sugar intake, either by making wiser food choices or by swapping out sugar for natural and alternative sweeteners. Indeed, alternative sweeteners are a wonderful way to cut down on your sugar consumption while still satisfying your sweet tooth. What’s great about many natural alternative sweeteners is that while the molecules themselves are similar to sugar, providing a sweet flavour, they differ enough that the body can't recognize them and break them down; therefore, they provide no calories. Some popular alternative sweeteners include agave syrup, coconut palm sugar, honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, stevia, and much more! Read more >-
Delicious BetterStevia® English Toffee Liquid is an excellent addition to your favourite beverages and is especially suited for sweetening coffees and teas – just a few drops is all you need to add a burst of flavoured sweetness to any beverage, hot or cold! BetterStevia® English Toffee Liquid is in a convenient flip-top plastic bottle that makes it easy to dispense the perfect amount of Better...
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LIQUID STEVIA EXTRACT NATURAL CALORIE-FREE SWEETENER. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana, this liquid extract is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now Stevia extract is available in a delicious dark chocolate flavour that quickly and easily adds a wonderful sweetness to just about anything, without a bitter aftertaste. Containing Stevia rebaudiana Leaf extract, a small am...
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LIQUID STEVIA EXTRACT NATURAL CALORIE-FREE SWEETENER. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana, this liquid extract is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now Stevia extracy is available in a delicious dark chocolate flavour that quickly and easily adds a wonderful sweetness to just about anything, without a bitter aftertaste. Containing Stevia rebaudiana Leaf extract, a small amount o...
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LIQUID STEVIA EXTRACT NATURAL CALORIE-FREE SWEETENER. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana, this liquid extract is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now Stevia extracy is available in a delicious hazelnut flavour that quickly and easily adds a wonderful sweetness to just about anything, without a bitter aftertaste. Containing Stevia rebaudiana Leaf extract, a small amount of alco...
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LIQUID STEVIA EXTRACT NATURAL CALORIE-FREE SWEETENER. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana, this liquid extract is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now Stevia extracy is available in a delicious dark chocolate flavour that quickly and easily adds a wonderful sweetness to just about anything, without a bitter aftertaste. Containing Stevia rebaudiana Leaf extract, a small amount o...
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Who can resist the flavour of Peppermint Cookie, now you can enjoy it without the calories with NOW® Stevia Extract Liquid. NOW® BetterStevia® is a zero-calorie, low glycemic, natural sweetener that makes a perfectly healthy substitute for table sugar and artificial sweeteners. Unlike chemical sweeteners, NOW® BetterStevia® contains a certified organic stevia extract. NOW Foods takes special me...
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Organic BetterStevia® utilizes a whole leaf extract that retains the pure sweetness of real stevia, as opposed to other products that have only isolated fractions. Stevia Extract Powder from BetterStevia® is a zero-calorie, organic, non-GMO, plant-derived sweetener that makes a perfect substitute for table sugar and other alternative sweeteners. With a taste that is typically 60-100 times sweet...
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LIQUID STEVIA CALORIE-FREE SWEETENER. Derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana, this liquid extract is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Now Stevia Non-Bitter Certified Organic Extract is available in a convenient liquid that quickly and easily adds a delicious sweetness to just about anything, without a bitter aftertaste. Containing Stevia rebaudiana Leaf extract, vegetable glycerin...
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FRENCH VANILLA STEVIA EXTRACT FROM NOW FOODS SAFE & HEALTHY NATURAL SWEETENER. French Vanilla Stevia Extract from NOW is a zero-calorie, low glycemic, 100% natural sweetener that makes a perfectly healthy substitute for table sugar and artificial sweeteners. Unlike chemical sweeteners, NOW French Vanilla Stevia Extract contains pure Stevia extract; easily-utilized by the body and metabolized i...
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STEVIA POWDER EXTRACT FROM NOW FOODS A NON-SUGAR SWEETENER. Widely used throughout Japan, China, Korea and Thailand, Stevia Rebaudiana is perennial herb used primarily for its natural sweetness. Now Stevia Powder is a 100% pure concentrated extract of Stevia rebaudiana Leaf with a minimum 80% Glucosylsteviosides. With no know toxicity or effect of blood sugar levels, Stevia is an excellent cal...
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NATURAL SWEETENER XYLITOL FROM NOW FOODS. NOW'S 100% PURE XYLITOL is and ideal table sugar alternative! It resembles sugar in consistency and taste, but has a third fewer calories and is a great sugar alternative for diabetics. Xylitol may also inhibit cavities by denying plaque bacteria the fuel (sugar) it needs to erode tooth enamel. It can be used as a sugar substitute in most sugar-free r...
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NOW® Xylitol is naturally sweet, but won’t promote tooth decay which makes it a great alternative to refined sugar. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables. NOW® Pure Xylitol is derived from a Non-GMO corn source. Considerable amounts of Xylitol is formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes. Although it i...
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Xyliwhite™ Cinnafresh Mouthwash from NOW® Solutions is for effective dental care without the use of fluoride. A wonderful selection of flavours gives variety to everyone in the family. NOW® Cinnafresh Mouthwash is an effective fluoride-free oral rinse that works in unique ways to help you achieve a smile that’s cleaner and brighter than ever before. Cinnafresh Mouthwash gets its cleansing prope...
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Xyliwhite™ Mouthwash gets its cleansing properties from xylitol – a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that has been shown in clinical studies to help promote dental health; effectively rinsing debris, such as food particles containing bacteria from mouth surfaces. NOW® Solutions offers Xyliwhite™ Mouthwash, effective dental care without the use of fluoride. A great selection of flavours gives v...
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By preventing the mouth’s pH levels from falling below their normal range, XyliWhite™ Mouthwash protects the enamel surface of teeth. Neem and Tea Tree are combined in this mouthwash to provide gentle relief for people requiring additional oral care assistance. NOW® XyliWhite™ Mouthwash is an effective fluoride-free oral rinse that works in unique ways to help you achieve a smile that’s healthi...
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NOW® Solutions offers XyliWhite™ Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. The XyliWhite™ Advantage: XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. A great selection of flavours gives variety to everyone in the family. XyliWhite™ Charcoal Refresh Toothpaste Gel from NOW® Solutions cleanses, whitens and has a fresh tas...
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NOW® Solutions offers XyliWhite™ Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. The XyliWhite™ Advantage: XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. A great selection of flavours gives variety to everyone in the family. NOW® Solutions Xyliwhite™ Cinnafresh Toothpaste is clean, fresh and formulated with only the purest ...
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XyliWhite™ Coconut Oil Toothpaste Gel from NOW® Solutions contains 25% xylitol, one of the highest levels available. NOW® Solutions offers XyliWhite™ Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. The XyliWhite™ Advantage: XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. A great selection of flavours gives variety to everyon...
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With a cool, minty and refreshing taste NOW Solutions Xyliwhite™ Neem & Tea Tree Toothpaste works to cleanse and whiten teeth. NOW® Solutions offers XyliWhite™ Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. The XyliWhite™ Advantage: XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. A great selection of flavours gives variety ...
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NOW Solutions has formulated their Xyliwhite™ Platinum Mint with Baking Soda Toothpaste to include 25% Xylitol, one of the highest levels available. NOW® Solutions offers XyliWhite™ Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. The XyliWhite™ Advantage: XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. A great selection of f...
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Sweeteners - Alternatives To Sugar
More and more health-conscious consumers today are putting in the work to curb their sugar intake, either by making wiser food choices or by swapping out sugar for alternative sweeteners. Indeed, natural and alternative sweeteners are a wonderful way to cut down on your sugar consumption while still satisfying your sweet tooth. What’s great about many natural alternative sweeteners is that while the molecules themselves are similar to sugar, providing a sweet flavour, they differ enough that the body can't recognize them and break them down; therefore, they provide no calories.
As mentioned, the body cannot metabolize alternative sweeteners like it does sugar, so they do not have an incidence on glycemia (they have a low-glycemic index). This is good news for those with blood sugar metabolism issues such as diabetes and pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, central obesity, weight management and sugar cravings to both help maintain satiety and to beat sugar addictions.
Benefits Of Alternative Sweeteners
- Aids Weight Loss
- Helps Manage Diabetes
- Helps Prevent Cavities
- Reduces Risk of Obesity
- Stabilizes Glycemia
Most Popular Natural Alternative Sweeteners
Some of the most well-known alternative sweeteners include:
Agave Syrup: A Healthy Replacement For Sugar
Agave is native to the Southern United States and Mexico, agave syrup comes from the agave plant and is a natural, low-glycemic sweetener that is 25% sweeter than sugar, dissolves quickly and will not cause a sugar spikes.
Erythritol As An Alternative Sweetener
Erythritol is found naturally in fruits, mushrooms and a range of fermented foods. Erythritol has the least calories of any sugar alcohol and the body cannot metabolize it, which makes it a great option for those who need to monitor their glycemia closely.
Monk Fruit As An Alternative Sweetener
Monk Fruit is a natural sweetener made from crushed monk fruit that’s been used for over a thousand years as a sweetener in China. It contains no calories and is said to be about 250 times sweeter than sugar. It is often blended with other alternative sweeteners, most notably, erythritol.
Stevia Extract As An Alternative Sweetener
Stevia Extract is a sweetener that is extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant, which is native to South America. Stevia is said to be 200 to 300 sweeter than sugar, does not contain calories and is often blended with another non-nutritive sweetener to reduce bitterness.
Xylitol: An Alternative to Sugar
Xylitol is widely used in no-sugar chewing gum, candy and toothpaste because it prevents tooth decay and does not cause a sugar spike, making it ideal for those with blood sugar metabolism issues. Xylitol is extracted from birch wood, looks and tastes like sugar and is low in calories, however, it’s important to note that it’s toxic to dogs, so make sure to keep it out of your dogs reach.
Where To Buy The Best Natural Sweeteners
You can buy all of these alternative sweeteners both in store and online at National Nutrition.ca
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