#1 Sugar Alternative – Healthy, Natural & Sweet – The Best Substitute!

We all enjoy a little sweetness in our lives, but there’s no escaping the negative effects of sugar. A wealth of scientific evidence links this acidic poison to a legion of harmful consequences including immune system suppression, an increase in bad cholesterol, tooth decay, premature aging, nutrient malabsorption, Candida growth, hormonal imbalance, and an increase in Free- radicals Sugar also contributes to obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, vision problems and migraines, and has been found to feed cancer cells. With no saving graces, sugar is highly detrimental to the body’s systems.

We crave sugar if our blood sugar levels are out of control. This occurs from consuming sugary foods and refined carbohydrates like white flour that the body quickly converts to sugar. It’s a trap 22; the more sugar you eat, the more you crave. Aside from the physical damage, the ups and downs of sugar addiction cause mood swings, irritability, and loss of concentration.

Artificial sweetness like aspartame and saccharin are dangerous alternatives that break down into dangerous toxins in the body. Methyl alcohol derived from aspartame, for example, is converted to formaldehyde and formic acid, a neurotoxin and carcinogen, which has the chemical makeup of ant venom. Formic acid is used commercially in products such as paint strippers.

The synthetic amino acids that make up aspartame-phenylalanine and aspartic acid are seriously poisonous. According to Dr. John Olney, a neuroscientist at Washington University, St. Louis, aspartic acid (40% of aspartame) causes holes in the brains of mice. Additionally, phenylalanine (50% of aspartame) causes seizures and breaks down into DKP, a tumor-causing agent.

Aspartame has a staggering 92 official side effects, and countless studies have linked it to nervous system damage and neurological problems. Saccharin even tells you on the package that its product can cause cancer.

Complaints about aspartame account for 80 to 85 percent of all food complaints filed with the FDA. There is strong statistical evidence linking aspartame to breast cancer. Figures from the American Cancer Society show that breast cancer cases have doubled since 1981, when aspartame was approved for use as a food additive.

What if there was a healthy alternative that not only tasted sweet but had positive effects on the body? It sounds too good to be true?

Stevia is a natural sugar substitute, a sweet and healthy food that, unlike sugar, can regulate blood sugar levels and improve stamina. Used for centuries in native Paraguay, stevia is now wildly popular in Japan, where extensive testing has revealed its benevolent use as a sweetener. The stevia glycosides that give it its sweet taste are not metabolized by the body, so calories are not absorbed. In addition, it is home to a variety of healthy nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium and zinc, vitamins C and A, protein and fiber and, unlike sugar, it does not cause the growth of harmful bacteria or fungi.

Stevia, by balancing blood sugar, can alleviate cravings for sweet foods and has been shown to reduce appetite if taken 15-20 minutes before eating. It has also been revealed as a diuretic that can help the body eliminate excess fluid.

If you’re looking for an alternative to sugar, this amazing zero-calorie herb is the best sugar substitute; healthy, tasty and sweet! Stevia can be found in liquid or powdered form at many health food stores or online, and there are numerous cookbooks available with stevia recipes.

Sweet vegetables like carrots, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes, and superfood fruits like berries, papaya, figs, and antioxidant- and phytochemical-rich prunes are also great substitutes to kick the sugar habit. Fiber-rich vegetables and healthy whole grains also serve to stabilize blood sugar levels and ensure a slow release of energy into the bloodstream, decreasing the rush and post-cravings associated with sugary foods and refined carbohydrates.

Copyright 2006 Sylvia Riley