With February seemingly all about sugar and sweets, let's explore some treats that won't cause undue stress on the body. Here are some low-glycemic, low-calorie options for you to test-drive. The secret ingredient? Stevia! ORANGE SUN TEA Iced tea isn't just for summer. An orange sweet tea is yummy—hot or cold—with a little sprinkle [...]
Lately I have been reducing my intake of all kinds of sugars and sweeteners, even “natural” ones, like honey and dates. My dilemma is that I love sweets, and when I tried substituting low-glycemic sweeteners such as stevia, I didn’t enjoy the aftertaste. Then I discovered NuNaturals® brand. This product is like no other [...]
Stumped about an ingredient or recipe? Got a health query? Send your thoughts to [email protected] Today, I’m answering questions about sugar. Sugar is a topic many people have questions about. Are all sugars bad? Which foods am I eating that have added sugars? How much should I allow myself per day? Unfortunately, as Americans, we [...]
“If you are bitter at heart, sugar in the mouth will not help you.” ~ Yiddish Proverb One tall coffee Frappuccino with sucralose, acesulfame-potassium, and high fructose corn syrup, please. Otherwise known as a light coffee frap, this 90-calorie caffeine boost is a seemingly healthy substitution for its “regular” counterpart, a blended beverage with more [...]