Sweetener
AvidAdrienne
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What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
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Honestly, in my opinion, sugar is sugar is sugar. I don't think agave or honey is any better or worse than regular old sugar.0
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They are all safe unless you have an allergy or sensitivity to a specific one. Find one that you like and go from there.0
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Honestly, in my opinion, sugar is sugar is sugar. I don't think agave or honey is any better or worse than regular old sugar.
Yep.
Admittedly, when I use sugar, I use an evaporated cane sugar, simply because it's not filtered through bone char, and I am vegan.
I don't buy into the fact that agave, or maple syrup, or honey, or brown rice syrup is any healthier than cane sugar.
Sugar is sugar is sugar.
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AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
Define "safe". If you want natural and calorie free, consider Stevia.0 -
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I use artificial sweeteners every day. (My dad is diabetic) I'm not dead yet.0
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I use raw honey or pure maple syrup... But that's cause I can stand the taste of anything else and sugar makes me crazy.0
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Coconut palm sugar is my favorite. It is low glycemic and It takes longer for your body to metabolize so your blood sugar levels stay even. Plus it has a bunch of other health benefits0
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I use Equal for tea, Splenda for cooking/baking. Once it's in your system, it's all sugar, just a different source. Don't like Stevia, though, leaves a nasty aftertaste in my mouth. ><0
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For most things, sugar.
For herbal teas? Honey.
On pancakes? 100% pure Grade B (A is for wimps) Maple syrup.
Why are you concerned with "safe" sweeteners? Has your doctor told you that you cannot digest sugar effectively due to a failing in your pancreas?0 -
For most things, sugar.
For herbal teas? Honey.
On pancakes? 100% pure Grade B (A is for wimps) Maple syrup.
Why are you concerned with "safe" sweeteners? Has your doctor told you that you cannot digest sugar effectively due to a failing in your pancreas?
Where do you get grade B maple syrup. I looked for it a long time ago when I was going to try the Master Cleanse (don't judge me
) but I was never able to find it around here. I've only ever seen it online.
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AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
I think if you are looking only at the sweetener, molasses might come out on top as "healthiest" as it has a lot of nutrients. But unles you are using a lot of sweetener, it's unlikely to make much difference in relation to total diet.
If you want lower calories, artificial sweeteners will win. If you want most natural, raw honey probably would. Or stevia leaves, but those aren't all that sweet.0 -
Laurend224 wrote: »For most things, sugar.
For herbal teas? Honey.
On pancakes? 100% pure Grade B (A is for wimps) Maple syrup.
Why are you concerned with "safe" sweeteners? Has your doctor told you that you cannot digest sugar effectively due to a failing in your pancreas?
Where do you get grade B maple syrup. I looked for it a long time ago when I was going to try the Master Cleanse (don't judge me ) but I was never able to find it around here. I've only ever seen it online.
Well...I live in a semi-rural area of New England, so it's pretty easy to come by.
In other parts of the US, you can usually find it at Trader Joes, sometimes at Costco. It just has a stronger maply flavor than Grade A. Grade A is more of a pure sweetness. A is probably more useful to sweeten stuff like coffee if that's your vibe. I only use syrup on pancakes and breakfast sausage.0 -
Laurend224 wrote: »For most things, sugar.
For herbal teas? Honey.
On pancakes? 100% pure Grade B (A is for wimps) Maple syrup.
Why are you concerned with "safe" sweeteners? Has your doctor told you that you cannot digest sugar effectively due to a failing in your pancreas?
Where do you get grade B maple syrup. I looked for it a long time ago when I was going to try the Master Cleanse (don't judge me ) but I was never able to find it around here. I've only ever seen it online.
Well...I live in a semi-rural area of New England, so it's pretty easy to come by.
In other parts of the US, you can usually find it at Trader Joes, sometimes at Costco.
I'm more likely to find sorghum syrup down here!
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LOL. I don't have that....I do have some brown rice syrup, which is OK in a pinch if you run out of molasses (I make some AWESOME Molasses cookies...so good)
Also, I don't find Agave all that great, but my stepfather really found it worked well for him when he was trying to control his Beetus with diet. (which is why it's important for the OP to tell us why she said "safe" and "healthy") He's on insulin now and happily back to real sugar on those occasions he wants sweets. My daughter still uses the Agave, mostly because she finds it's easier to blend into cold beverages than granulated sugar.0 -
LOL. I don't have that....I do have some brown rice syrup, which is OK in a pinch if you run out of molasses (I make some AWESOME Molasses cookies...so good)
Also, I don't find Agave all that great, but my stepfather really found it worked well for him when he was trying to control his Beetus with diet. (which is why it's important for the OP to tell us why she said "safe" and "healthy") He's on insulin now and happily back to real sugar on those occasions he wants sweets. My daughter still uses the Agave, mostly because she finds it's easier to blend into cold beverages than granulated sugar.
I always have molases and yellow label syrup (a southern favorite) in the pantry too. I have never been a fan of agave.0 -
herrspoons wrote: »beemerphile1 wrote: »AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
Define "safe". If you want natural and calorie free, consider Stevia.
Safe as in harmless in moderate amounts.
Also Stevia tastes like dog s**t.
I'd agree, but I don't know what dog *kitten* tastes like.
I'm assuming it tastes like stevia....aka terrible.
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For most things, sugar.
For herbal teas? Honey.
On pancakes? 100% pure Grade B (A is for wimps) Maple syrup.
Why are you concerned with "safe" sweeteners? Has your doctor told you that you cannot digest sugar effectively due to a failing in your pancreas?
No, not at all, I'm quite healthy. A friend of mine just buried her Mother, claiming artificial sweeteners caused her tongue cancer (which killed her)... so I've been a little paranoid about sweeteners. BUT, I'm not sure if the sweetener was medically linked to the death. Also, I'm just seeking a better alternative to white granulated sugar, and I certainly got some:)
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What does your friend base this claim on?0
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herrspoons wrote: »beemerphile1 wrote: »AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
Define "safe". If you want natural and calorie free, consider Stevia.
Safe as in harmless in moderate amounts.
Also Stevia tastes like dog s**t.
Your definition and the OP's definition may or may not be the same. Only the OP can answer the question as to their meaning.
People that complain about the taste of Stevia may be trying to use too much of it. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and a tiny dusting of Stevia is equal to a couple spoons of sugar.
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Try stevia, it is not sugar, and has other health benefits, I would try combining with a healthier sugar like honey or maple syrup..till used to it. It can have a bitter taste if overusing.0
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paperpudding wrote: »What does your friend base this claim on?
I think she is drawing her own conclusions, I don't think there is a medical link between the cancer and artificial sweetener (she specified chewing gum sweetener), I believe it was her own theory. I may ask more when the time is right.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
I think if you are looking only at the sweetener, molasses might come out on top as "healthiest" as it has a lot of nutrients. But unles you are using a lot of sweetener, it's unlikely to make much difference in relation to total diet.
If you want lower calories, artificial sweeteners will win. If you want most natural, raw honey probably would. Or stevia leaves, but those aren't all that sweet.
Molasses i agree with and it is said it helps ur hair grow0 -
beemerphile1 wrote: »herrspoons wrote: »beemerphile1 wrote: »AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
Define "safe". If you want natural and calorie free, consider Stevia.
Safe as in harmless in moderate amounts.
Also Stevia tastes like dog s**t.
Your definition and the OP's definition may or may not be the same. Only the OP can answer the question as to their meaning.
People that complain about the taste of Stevia may be trying to use too much of it. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and a tiny dusting of Stevia is equal to a couple spoons of sugar.
No, I don't add sucralose to anything by choice, but one bite of my yogurt this morning and I knew it was in there. Nasty stuff.
Why do you feel like you need alternatives to regular granulated sugar, OP? It's actually not that high-calorie when used moderately, so if you don't have a medical condition, it's not necessary to avoid it. If I wanted to cut back, I'd just cut back on sweet foods rather than try to replace sugar with something else.0 -
herrspoons wrote: »herrspoons wrote: »beemerphile1 wrote: »AvidAdrienne wrote: »What is a safe sweetener I can have? I found agave syrup at Whole Foods... but is that healthy?
Define "safe". If you want natural and calorie free, consider Stevia.
Safe as in harmless in moderate amounts.
Also Stevia tastes like dog s**t.
I'd agree, but I don't know what dog *kitten* tastes like.
I'm assuming it tastes like stevia....aka terrible.
Played rugby for many years, often on parks used by inconsiderate dog walkers as toilets for their pets. Believe me, I know what it tastes like.
Is there a difference in taste from the old school white dog *kitten* and the newer brown stuff?0
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