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 >-
Sometimes you need a fragrant banana flavour without the banana. Two drops of Crave Stevia Banana Liquid provide all the sweetness and taste of fresh bananas without the bulk, mess, or calories. CraveStevia liquid drops can be added to water, coffee, yogurt or any other food or beverage by simply adding 5-8 drops or adjust to suit personal preferences. Crave Stevia Banana Drops can easily be us...
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Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt-free. Crave Stevia Blackberry drops give you all the flavour without the calories. Crave Stevia liquid drops in the delicious blackberry flavour are organic, calorie-free, gluten-free, and all natural. Crave Stevia is a delicious, clean and sweet taste that you and your family will love! Set yourself free from sugar with Blackberry...
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Crave Stevia is a healthy alternative and is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Add a delicious Blue Raspberry flavour to water, coffee, yogurt or any other food or beverage. Stevia is safe to use in diabetes. Crave Stevia is a non-caloric sweetener that does not cause elevations in blood sugar the same way table sugar and other natural sugars do. It is low on the glycemic index. CraveStevia produc...
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Stevia-based liquid drops in a delicious blueberry flavour are perfect for adding sweetness to your favourite recipes and drinks, these liquid drops have no added sugars and no carbs. Stevia liquid drops, offer a sugar-free alternative for making sweet tasting recipes, from cookies to cakes, or just a splash of something fun for your healthy coffee. Enjoy a healthier alternative to sugar, witho...
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With zero calories, no carbs and no artificial preservatives, Crave Stevia Liquid Drops are the ideal natural sweetener. Enjoy these Butter Rum flavoured Liquid Stevia Drops by Crave Stevia in recipes, from cookies to cakes, or just a splash of something fun for your healthy coffee. Crave Stevia can easily be used as a substitute for sugar in baking. Keep in mind it is more sweet than sugar, s...
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Butterscotch Liquid Drops is a decant flavour of the classic hard candy, filled with richness and flavour. Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt-free. Crave Stevia products give you all the flavour without the calories. Crave Stevia liquid drops are organic, calorie-free, gluten-free, and all-natural. Crave Stevia Butter Scotch Liquid Stevia Drops offer a delicious, clean ...
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These Candy Cane Liquid Stevia Drops from Crave Stevia offer a festive and healthy way to flavour your coffee, hot chocolate, cookies or cakes. Crave Stevia can easily be used as a substitute for sugar in baking. Keep in mind it is more sweet than sugar, so you most likely will want to use less. It can be used to sweeten teas or coffee in order to improve taste, without compromising nutrition. ...
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Crave Stevia Cappuccino Liquid recreates the scent and rich, creamy taste of espresso and frothy milk in a steaming Italian cappuccino. Just a couple of drops perks up any coffee beverage or dessert recipe. Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt free. CraveStevia products give you all the flavour without the calories. CraveStevia liquid drops are organic, calorie free, gl...
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Bringing you sweetness without the calories, so you can enjoy the moment. Chai Tea Liquid Drops is a 30mL blend of all-natural stevia-sweetened chai tea. This convenient liquid form has zero calories and can be used for a variety of recipes, from hot beverages to baked goods. This is a great way to enjoy all the benefits of chai tea without sacrificing flavour. Crave Stevia liquid drops can be ...
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Set yourself free from sugar with Crave Stevia Chocolate Liquid Drops that will fill you with a delicious, melt in your mouth chocolate sensation. Try a few drops and see how they enhance any chocolate or coffee-flavoured recipe. Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt free. Crave Stevia products give you all the flavour without the calories. Crave Stevia Chocolate Liquid ...
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A few calorie-free drops of Crave Stevia Cinnamon Liquid evoke dreams of hot cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven. Add all the flavour and spicy aroma of freshly ground cinnamon and sugar without the sugar. Set yourself free from sugar with Crave Stevia’s Cinnamon Liquid Stevia Drops, they’re organic, calorie free, gluten free, and all natural. Crave Stevia is a delicious, clean and sweet taste ...
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Crave Stevia Coconut Liquid Drops add the same flavour as freshly squeezed coconut milk. Coconut drops make a delicious, fragrant, and calorie-free addition to many sauces, curries, beverages, and desserts. CraveStevia liquid drops can be added to water, coffee, yogurt or any other food or beverage. Stevia does not raise blood sugar levels, making it a suitable sweetener for people with diabete...
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We packed all the flavour of a can of cola into a few drops of Crave Stevia Cola Liquid Drops. From ham glaze to slow-cooked barbeque to rich brownies and cakes, cola is the chef’s secret ingredient. Crave Stevia liquid drops in Cola flavour can be added to water, cookies, cakes or any other food or beverage you desire. Crave Stevia is a healthy alternative and is 300 times sweeter than sugar....
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Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt free. Crave Stevia Liquid Stevia Drops in Cookies N Cream give you all the flavour without the calories. Crave Stevia liquid drops are organic, calorie free, gluten free, and all natural. Best of all Crave Stevia is a delicious, clean and sweet taste that you and your family will love, setting you free from sugar. Stevia is safe to use...
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With zero calories, no carbs and no artificial preservatives, Crave Stevia Liquid Drops are the ideal natural sweetener. Punch up sauces, jams, and beverages with an authentic cranberry flavour. Crave Stevia Cranberry Liquid Drops are a blend of tangy cranberries with Stevia, creating a perfect sweet-tart flavour. Liquid stevia is produced from the sweet leaf plant and extracted, then distilled...
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Enjoy sweetness guilt-free with CraveStevia! These organic liquid drops deliver all the flavor without the calories. CraveStevia is calorie-free, gluten-free, and all-natural, offering a clean, delicious taste your whole family will love. Perfect for sweetening foods and beverages, it’s the ideal way to break free from sugar without sacrificing flavor. Indulge in sweetness, naturally, with Crav...
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Revive lovely holiday memories with authentic, rich eggnog flavour. Crave Stevia adds eggnog richness to all your favourite recipes with just a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Crave Stevia can easily be used as a substitute for sugar in baking. Keep in mind it is more sweet than sugar, so you most likely will want to use less. It can be used to sweeten teas or coffee in order to improve ...
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Enjoy sweetness without the guilt with Crave Stevia! These organic, calorie-free, gluten-free, and all-natural liquid drops provide a clean, delicious taste your family will love. Perfect for sweetening water, coffee, yogurt, or any food and beverage, Crave Stevia is a healthy alternative to sugar. With sweetness 300 times that of sugar, it’s the ideal choice to indulge your cravings while stay...
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Set yourself free from sugar with Crave Stevia! Enjoy the sweetness you love without the calories with Crave Stevia! These organic, calorie-free, gluten-free, and all-natural liquid drops offer a clean, delicious taste your family will adore. Transform your treats with Crave Stevia's Gingerbread Liquid Drops—just two drops bring the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies. Indulge in the war...
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Now you can enjoy sweetening your foods and beverages guilt-free. Crave Stevia products give you all the flavour without the calories. Crave Stevia liquid drops are organic, calorie-free, gluten-free, and all-natural. Savor the rich, nutty taste of toasted hazelnuts—without the nuts! Just a couple of drops of Crave Stevia Hazelnut adds genuine hazelnut flavor to your favorite foods and beverage...
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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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