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"The country also sells natural sweeteners such as ste-via, katemfe and the serendipity berry that are difficult to find in North America and Europe. In the absence of miracle-fruit research, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have patented brazzein, a sweetener found in yet another West African fruit, the ballion. Brazzein is now being genetically spliced into corn. In Gabon, it is called I'oublie (the forgetting) because it is so sweet it makes you forget everything. The miracle fruit is still grown by amateur enthusiasts in a few private gardens in America." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"It gives a sweet taste, and does not raise the blood sugar as all the other natural sweeteners do. Unlike nutrient-empty synthetic sugar substitutes, stevia is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, chromium, and selenium. Stevia is also one of the oldest, safest, and most highly esteemed South American herbs known, with a centuries-long history of safe use. By 1921, stevia was being hailed by American trade commissioner George Brady as a "new sugar plant with great commercial possibilities." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Look for those containing tasty and nutritious natural sweeteners such as xylitol and stevia extract instead. Note: If you are lactose intolerant, you likely will not have a problem with whey products, as whey is naturally low in lactose. But severity of lactose intolerance varies so much from person to person that you must be the judge. If your body responds to the whey found in most bars and shake mixes, opt for products that contain whey protein isolate. Choose whey protein products with less than 0.1 grams of lactose per tablespoon of powder." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Replace artificial sweeteners with natural sweeteners such as agave nectar, xylitol, or locally grown honey. Use organic sources whenever possible. • Cleanse your intestinal tract regularly to help reduce and eliminate the toxic effects of artificial sweeteners. • Cleanse your liver and gallbladder to detoxify your body of built up toxins. See Chapter 72—Dr. Group's Liver, Gallbladder, Parasite Cleanse and Heavy Metal Cleanse. • For more information on the toxic effects of artificial sweeteners, visit: www.sweefpo/son.com How Does Caffeine Affect My Colon?" - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"The most common sugars are identified on labels as sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, corn-syrup solids, molasses, maple syrup, dextrose, turbinado sugar, cane sugar, brown sugar, and natural sweeteners. In addition, Xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and maltodextrin are sugars, although they are not well absorbed. Raw sugar is simply dirty white sugar, and brown sugar is white sugar that has been colored with a little molasses—don't be fooled by their more natural look. Many brands of salt also contain small amounts of sugar." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.) "Always check the list of ingredients for added sugars, vague "natural sweeteners," or, in the case of one brand, "natural and artificial sweeteners." improve Your Keiationsnip witn rooa i uy Practical Guideline #8. Don't Eat Foods Made with Refined and Added Sugars Processed and refined foods commonly have added sugars, and in most cases these sugars rapidly increase your blood sugar." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"In addition, "sugars" applies to so-called natural sweeteners such as honey, barley malt, maple syrup, molasses, and raw organic cane sugar, which also raise your blood sugar levels. For the sake of simplicity, Dr. Sinatra and I, along with most nutrition experts, also use the word "sugar" and "sugars" to signify chemically created corn-based fructose and high-fructose corn syrup. Finally, I often use the term "sugar" or "sugars" to mean quickie carbs or much-like-sugar carbs. (Get your list of "Sugars by Any Other Name" at www.SugarShock.com." - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.) "And it doesn't matter what kind of sugar I consume, whether it's sucrose, fructose, or more 'natural sweeteners' like maple syrup or honey. All of them take me down a dark—albeit seductive—alley, where it's hard to ward off negative thinking. I might reach for sweets because I'm feeling down, but after the quick rush, I descend into a darker mood. When I'm on sugar, I'm downbeat; when I'm off sugar, I'm upbeat. It's that simple." Sound familiar?" - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

"Greens8000 is sweetened with stevia and other natural sweeteners (such as spearmint) and contains only 49 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrates per serving. If you have celiac disease, be aware that it may contain trace amounts of gluten (a few parts per million, according to the company), owing to a small amount of barley malt. While Greens8000 shouldn't replace fruits and vegetables in your diet, it's a great way of getting some of the extra nutrients that are found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. For more information, go to www.greens8000.com." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"Greens8000 is sweetened with stevia and other natural sweeteners (such as spearmint) and contains only 49 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrates per serving. If you have celiac disease, be aware that it may contain trace amounts of gluten (a few parts per million, according to the company), owing to a small amount of barley malt. While Greens8000 should not replace fruits and vegetables in your diet, it is a great way to get extra nutrients that are found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. For more information, go to www.greens8000.com. Z." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Improvement of taste of natural sweeteners. Pure Appl Chem 69(4):675-683. 1997. Tomita T, Sato N, Arai T, et al: Bactericidal activity of a fermented hot-water extract from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni towards enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and other food-borne pathogenic bacteria. Microbiol Immunol 34:1005-1009. 1997. Toskulkao C, Deechakawan W, Leardkamolkarn V, et al: The low calorie natural sweetener stevioside: nephrotoxicity and its relationship to urinary enzyme excretion in the rat. Phytother Res 8:281-286. 1994." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Das S, Das AK, Murphy RA, et al: Evaluation of the cariogenic potential of the intense natural sweeteners stevioside and rebaudioside A. Caries Res 26:363-366. 1992. Ferri LA, Alves-Do-Prado W, Yamada SS, et al. Investigation of the antihypertensive effect of oral crude stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension. Phytother Res. Sep;20(9):732-6. 2006. Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Hoist JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism; 53(1): 73-76. 2004. perfused rat liver. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol, 34:79-91. 1986." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"The most natural sweeteners to use would be freshly extracted fruit juices, dried fruit pastes such as date paste, and raw honey; in small quantities fructose powder can be used as a transitional food because even though it does not upset blood sugar like cane sugar does it is still highly processed and devoid of nutrients. Also known as MSG, this flavor enhancer stimulates the taste buds, which causes them to become inflamed and more sensitive. This deceives us into thinking that foods have more flavor than they really do." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Uses & properties The fresh leaves, dried leaves or extracts are exceptionally sweet and are used as natural sweeteners. Nutritional value Stevia adds little or no calories to the diet, since the active ingredient (stevioside) is not absorbed. notes Stevioside is a diterpene glycoside said to be 300 times sweeter than sucrose, and more than half as effective as saccharine as a sweetener. Stevioside is classified with artificial sweeteners such as cyclamate and saccharin as an intense sweetener because the sweetness greatly exceeds that of sucrose." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"It is most widely used as a non-sugar sweetener in food and drink, particularly because it does not appear to have any calories or affect on blood sugar like most natural sweeteners (like sugar or honey). The leaf is used in herbal preparations. Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies) The native peoples in South America used stevia primarily as a sweetener, a practice adopted by European colonists. The indigenous tribes also used stevia to treat diabetes (page 152).1 During World War II, stevia was grown in England as a sugar substitute." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Certain natural sweeteners are even better choices. In fact, our top choice is Sweet Fiber, a proprietary mixture of tagatose, xylitol, inulin, and natural flavor that's available from Dr. Murray Natural Living. Let's look at this and other alternatives in turn. Stevia The most popular natural sweetener is stevia, which is extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Stevia contains a molecule known as stevioside that is 300 times sweeter than sugar and has an excellent safety profile.1 Stevia products are used around the world for their incredible sweetening properties." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"NOTES NOTES PART 4 ARTIFICIAL AND natural sweeteners AND REFINED SUGARS SODA POP AND SUGAR What about soda pop, you might ask? Let's first talk about regular pop, the stuff with sugar in it. Well, my friends, your health is at risk. Soda pop (cola) is full of processed sugar (about 12 to 15 teaspoons in every 20-ounce can of the two most popular brands) and a lot of caffeine. The active ingredient in the most popular cola drinks is phosphoric acid, which will dissolve a steel nail in four days." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.) "There are also great natural sweeteners that will help you ease your way off sugar. I will talk about these products later. Considerable time and patience is required to cleanse the body of processed sugar, but it's well worth the effort. Author and nutritionist Ann L. Gittleman has said, "Sugar destroys the ability of white blood cells to kill germs for up to five hours each time you eat it. It causes mineral imbalances which affects enzyme function, inhibits the actions of needed fatty acids, and leaves us vulnerable to invasion by allergens and micro-organisms." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"It is important to remember that even natural sweeteners should be used in moderation and should be eaten along with high quality fats and proteins rather than by themselves." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.) "If sweetened, look for those with natural sweeteners. White flour-filled breads, crackers, pastas, cookies, cakes, and similar items are all highly refined foods. They are often full of extra sugars, additives, and even toxic hydrogenated oils. White flour has been refined and bleached for extra softness and whiteness. The refining process leaves only the endosperm part of the grain and removes the bran, germ, and husk. Whole grains, on the other hand, retain nutrients found in the original grain because they are milled in their entirety and not refined." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.) "This chapter will teach you why it is important to choose natural sweeteners while avoiding the refined and artificial ones. What is the most common sweetener used? The sugar most used today, commonly available at grocery stores, is white refined sugar. The refining process of sugar involves stripping the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients from it. The main reason food manufacturers refine sugar is to extend its shelf life. Refined sugar, devoid of all of its healthy nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and enzymes) can literally stay on the shelf forever, which increases the profit margin." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.) "The following table and the dessert recipes in this book will assist you in making easy, good-tasting items that are much healthier when made with natural sweeteners as compared to refined sugar and artificial substitutes." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Sweeten food with natural sweeteners such as Stevia, a South American herb available in liquid form that is two hundred times sweeter than sugar. Other acceptable sweeteners include barley malt syrup, molasses, and brown rice syrup. Q Eat a diet high in fiber and include large amounts of vegetables, especially broccoli, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, raw spinach, squash, and string beans. Vegetables should be eaten raw or steamed." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Other so-called natural sweeteners such as stevia and xylitol are known to cause diarrhea. Xylitol has a SORBITOL (E 420) ASPARTAME (NO E NUMBER GIVEN AS YET) bit of a history as some animals in the research inexplicably died. I don't believe either sweetener has been in use long enough to be found safe in humans. SACCHARIN (NO E NUMBER GIVEN AS YET) Saccharin has been found to cause cancers in laboratory tests, particularly cancer of the urinary tract." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Avoid sugar, refined flours, and excessive use of natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, fruit juice, turbinado sugar, and so forth. The bulk of your diet should be composed of vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, fish, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and to a lesser degree whole grains and high-quality meats. The overall approach to treating the yeast problem is threefold. The first facet is to refrain from feeding those "yeastie beasties" what they like to eat, so they can't thrive and divide. They live on mostly simple sugars, yeast, and fermented foods." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.)

"Fructo-Oligosaccharides Fructan fructose polymers that take on three additional fructose molecules, called prebiotics, natural sweeteners not supporting yeast growth, enhance healthy intestinal flora, not usable by pathogenic bacteria; found in Jerusalem artichokes, bananas, barley,garlic,honey,onion,tomatoes,andwheat Carbohydrate Inulin is a white starch-like soluble fiber in plants, a starch substitute for diabetics." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Instead use diabetic-safe and more healthful natural sweeteners such as stevia, or xylitol. Stay away from oils and foods that contain trans-fatty acids. Margarine, deep-fried foods, and most packaged foods, such as cookies, crackers, and pastries, contain hydrogenated oils. These land mines of trans-fatty acids promote insulin resistance. Avoid high glycemic-load foods. Detoxification Consume detoxifying super green foods, such as chlorella, spirulina, wheatgrass, barley grass, or a mixture of super green foods. These foods also stabilize blood-sugar levels." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"However, occasional drink alternatives can include organic herbal teas (dioxin- and caffeine-free) served hot or cold, lemon water, or lemonade sweetened with Stevia, Agavi, or TheraSweet™—excellent natural sweeteners with virtually no glycemic index. If you choose a sweet-tasting beverage, it's best to drink it with food. (See Golden Key #1—Hydration.) LEARN WAYS TO BALANCE A NEGATIVE WITH A POSITIVE Recognize that there are only two reasons why people should eat and at least three reasons why we actually do. The two essential reasons are Foundational in nature (i.e." - KC Craichy, Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality (Get the book.)

"When you do indulge in sweets, stick with the natural sweeteners listed earlier in the list of Suggested Foods, keeping these to a minimum as well. Refined sugar is 99.4 to 99.7 percent pure calories - no vitamins, minerals, or proteins, just simple carbohydrates. Nancy Appleton Lick the Sugar Habit white refined flour Similar to refined sugars, white refined flour is a simple carbohydrate that quickly breaks down into sugar when consumed." - Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C., If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle (Get the book.) "When you do indulge, the natural sweeteners that follow are your best choice. On a regular basis, keep them to a minimum in accordance with your tolerance level. And cut them out completely if you are experiencing any dzs-ease, especially lowered immune function or lack of energy." - Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C., If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle (Get the book.)

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