Xylitol

Xylitol is naturally sweet and a great alternative sweetener that replaces sugar in your diet without affecting blood sugar levels.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is found naturally in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables 1. It is a white crystalline powder that looks and tastes like sugar but has fewer calories and doesn’t raise blood sugar levels. Xylitol is commonly used as a sugar substitute in sugar-free chewing gums, candies, mints, diabetes-friendly foods, and oral-care products.

Xylitol has a low glycemic index of 7, which means it doesn’t spike blood sugar or insulin levels. It is also considered a weight-loss-friendly sweetener since it contains 40% fewer calories than sugar 1. Xylitol has various important benefits, including improved dental health 1. It reduces the levels of decay-causing bacteria in saliva and also acts against some bacteria that cause ear infections.

Please note that xylitol is toxic to dogs and can cause insulin release in humans when consumed in large amounts. Therefore, it’s important to use xylitol in moderation.

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