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 >-
XyliWhite™ is a remarkable fluoride-free toothpaste gel that uses natural xylitol as its main ingredient. It is formulated with the cleanest ingredients with the goal of promoting healthy teeth that are whiter and stronger. XyliWhite™ contains 25% Xylitol, one of the highest contents available. NOW® Solutions offers Xyliwhite Toothpaste, natural dental care without the use of fluoride. [TOOTHPA...
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Looking for a delicious and natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners? Look no further than New Roots Herbal's Smooth Stevia! Smooth Stevia is a unique product combines the incredible sweetness of Stevia White Powder Concentrate with the smooth and satisfying taste of isomaltulose. Derived from non-GMO sweet beets through an enzymatic process, isomaltulose is a natural sugar that p...
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Stevia Sweetleaf from New Roots Herbal is a small, convenient container of liquid sweetener that fits perfectly in any purse, stevia is a safe option for diabetics. By using stevia as a sugar substitute, you can lower high blood sugar levels without worrying about tooth decay or consuming extra calories. It's a versatile sweetener that can be used in coffee, tea, baking, and cooking, making it ...
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New Roots Stevia White Powder Concentrate is the ideal low calorie, low carb sweetener; you can use it just like regular sugar. Just put it in your coffee, tea, smoothies, baking, or whenever you want a little extra sweetness... without affecting your blood sugar. Stevia Sugar is ideal for people with hypoglycemia, diabetes, blood sugar fluctuations, candida, or anyone that wants to reduce thei...
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The main nutrient which makes Yacon so valuable is FOS. This complex sugar, similar to Inulin, is causing the health benefits of Yacon. Uhtco designed their Peruvian Harvest Yacon Syrup liquid to be taken as a natural sweeter in place of sugar, honey or agave. With a low glycemic index Peruvian Harvest Yacon Syrup is ideal for those on carb-conscious diets and individuals with diabetes or predi...
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Monkfruit, also known as lo han guo or Swingle fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), is a small, round fruit native to southern China. Traditionally used in Eastern medicine as a remedy for colds and digestive issues, it’s now widely recognized as a natural, low-carb sweetener. Monkfruit juice is up to 200 times sweeter than cane sugar, so only a tiny amount is needed. To make it easier to use, Ecoidea...
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Ecoideas Organic Classic Monkfruit with Erythritol can be substituted for traditional classic, golden or powdered sugar in your favourite recipes. Erythritol is a great way to avoid sugar and all of the calories it comes with. As a pure and natural occurring sugar, Erythritol is about 70% as sweet as sugar and has 95% fewer calories. With a low glycemic impact, Erythritol has a clean, sweet tas...
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Laird Superfoods Turmeric Superfood Creamer is a clean, plant-based alternative to your traditional dairy and sugar-laden coffee creamers. Turmeric is well-known for joint and inflammation support but also makes a tasty turmeric latte. Crafted from the highest quality all-natural real food ingredients, this creamer is great for those who are looking for a coffee or tea alternative. Simply add 1...
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An ideal substitute for brown sugar, NOW Real Food Date Sugar comes raw an unprocessed. For raw food enthusiasts you can't get much better than date sugar. Unlike typical refined sugar from cane or beets, date sugar is actually finely chopped dry dates. There's no processing whatsoever, so you get an unrefined sweetener that's uniquely suited to certain culinary applications. NOW Real Food Date...
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Dextrose is another name for glucose, a simple sugar that plays an important role in cellular energy production. Dextrose is actually the primary source of energy for most living organisms. NOW® Real Food Dextrose is a natural sweetener derived from non-GMO corn with moderate sweetness and a fine texture that’s easily utilized by the body. Because you are what you eat, NOW® Real Food has been c...
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This combination of Organic Erythritol and Organic Monk Fruit from NOW® Real Food is a wonderfully sweet way to avoid sugar and all of its calories. Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from non-GMO, organic corn, while Monk Fruit Extract, also known as Luo Han Guo is derived from the concentrated juice of a melon-like, vine fruit native to parts of South Asia. Monk Fruit E...
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Replace powdered sugar with NOW® Real Food Organic Erythritol Confectioner’s Icing Powder, the perfect replacement for powdered sugar in your favourite recipes. Use it for frostings and icings, or dust it over desserts, fruits or baked goods. Erythritol is a diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly sweetener known as a sugar alcohol that’s about 70% as sweet as refined sugar. It has 95% fewer calori...
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NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit is 30x sweeter than sugar and is a fantastic zero calorie alternative in beverages, baking and on-the-go sweetening. In a delicious caramel flavour, NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit has no bitter aftertaste, zero-calories and each bottle delivers 108-268 servings. Use NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit to naturally sweeten your favourite beverages and foods. [L...
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Use NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit to naturally sweeten your favourite beverages and foods. NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit is 30x sweeter than sugar and is a fantastic zero calorie alternative in beverages, baking and on-the-go sweetening. In a delicious vanilla flavour, NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit has no bitter aftertaste, zero-calories and each bottle delivers 108-268 servings. [L...
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With no flavour, NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit also has no bitter aftertaste, zero-calories and each bottle delivers 108-268 servings. Use NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit to naturally sweeten your favourite beverages and foods. NOW® Real Food Organic Monk Fruit is 30x sweeter than sugar and is a fantastic zero calorie alternative in beverages, baking and on-the-go sweetening. [LIQUID]
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Enjoy the best of both sweeteners with NOW® Real Food Organic Stevia and Monk Fruit Liquid. Stevia is easily-utilized by the body and metabolized in the same way nutrients are. With a taste that is naturally 60-100 times sweeter than refined sugar, a tiny amount is all it takes to sweeten your favourite beverages, foods and desserts. Monk Fruit is 30x sweeter than sugar and is a fantastic zero ...
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Enjoy the warmth and spice of Chai in this Stevia Extract Liquid from NOW®. 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 measures to preserve Stevia’s natural qualities in...
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Perfect for sweetening coffee, tea, yogurt, oatmeal and more, NOW® Cinnamon Vanilla flavoured Stevia Extract Liquid delivers sweetness and flavour without any calories. BetterStevia® is a calorie-free, gluten-free sweetener that’s 60-100 times sweeter than ordinary sugar. Use our Cinnamon Vanilla Stevia Liquid to add flavour to your life. BetterStevia® Cinnamon Vanilla Liquid is in a convenient...
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Use NOW® Pomegranate Blueberry Stevia liquid to add flavour to your life. Delicious BetterStevia® Pomegranate Blueberry 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® is a calorie-free, gluten-free sweetener th...
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Looking for a delicious and natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners? Look no further than New Roots Herbal's Smooth Stevia! Smooth Stevia is a unique product combines the incredible sweetness of Stevia White Powder Concentrate with the smooth and satisfying taste of isomaltulose. Derived from non-GMO sweet beets through an enzymatic process, isomaltulose is a natural sugar that p...
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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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