Foods Without Refined Sugar - Sugar Ain't Good, Sweetie!

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Here's What I Think About Refined Sugar - Live Without It!

A sweet taste in my mouth is good for my soul - it's a comforting and satisfying experience. When I use refined sugar for this feeling I'll have a "sugar rush" followed by a down in energy and mood. Trying to recapture my good mood with more refined sugar will lead to an even lower "down" and, eventually, to a sugar addiction.

White sugar has been proven to be very harmful to our bodies. In this lens, you'll find several scientific references on that subject. We're looking for foods without refined sugar!

The good news is, there are great natural sweeteners available without any of the damaging qualities of refined sugar. Agave nectar, the pure juice from agave plants is one of them. Look here for good information on the fact that "sweet is good, sugar - but sugar ain't, sweetie!".

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A slide show about Agasweet flavored agave nectar, a low glycemic and healthy sweetener made with organic agave nectar. Learn more about this hot new specialty condiment which is even suitable for diabetics: www.squidoo.com/agasweet Original music by Chef Keem

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Science speaks 

Dr. Mercola's extensive findings
Leading authority and bestselling author, Dr. Joseph Mercola, lists 76 ways sugar can ruin your health.
The dangers of sugar
Paulette Mills writes about the dangers of sugar in the Wholeness and Wellness Journal
No more sugar, baby!
My lense about natural sweeteners.

YOUR TURN! 

Sweet is Good, Sugar - but Sugar ain't, Sweetie!

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tandemonimom says:

Sugar is very bad for you, and high fructose corn syrup even worse, but any artificial sweetener is just sweet death. Raw honey and stevia are my natural sweeteners of choice; I will use small amounts of sugar when those just won't do, but very rarely.

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

I have just been treated for the itching on my skin, which comes from the candida created by sugar!

richard_wheeler says:

Sugar also creates zits on your face as well as it's fattening!

richard_wheeler says:

I agree with you! Sugar is hard to break up. Which is why I have used frutose instead of sugar for the past ten years.

bygproductions says:

I eat my fair share of sugar, but wish I could eat less. I use stevia to sweeten my tea.

KimGiancaterino says:

Natural is the only way to go. Artificial sweeteners may be low on calories, but they still pack on the pounds.

Marbar says:

Absolutely 100% Correct and I like the nectar idea.

No way, Monkeybrain!

bdkz says:

I love sugar but would welcome a good natural alternative!

Victoria_Neely says:

Sure, I appreciate naturally sweet things and understand that sugar can mess with you, but I like a little sugar anyway. :) What I don't care for are the artificial sweeteners. I tried a vanilla yogurt recently that had an artificial sweetener, and it had a funny aftertaste.

 
 
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Agasweet Flavored Agave Nectar

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Maple Syrup

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Molasses

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Apple Juice Concentrate

1 point

Raw Honey

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Honey

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Barley Malt Syrup

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Rice Syrup

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Agave Nectar

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Pure Cane Syrup

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Orange Juice Concentrate

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Date Sugar

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My own pinky

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Fructose

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Agasweet deals 

These are 3-packs including Lemon, Cinnamon, and Peppermint flavored agave nectars, at a better price than in the grocery stores.
Another collection includes Vanilla, Almond and Tangerine Ginger.

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What is "Agasweet"? 

And how do you use it?

AGASWEET The Crash Course

Slide show with info about AGASWEET flavored agave nectar. What is it? How to use it, etc.

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Agave nectar for diabetics?

Due to its low glycemic index rating, Agasweet flavored agave nectar is considered a suitable alternative sweetener for most diabetics. As it is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar, one can use less and save calories and carbs.

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The Most Important Thing

Just as it is with cocktails and other fine things in life, so it is with all natural sweeteners - always practice moderation.

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tandemonimom wrote...

Great debate topic! 5*****

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richard_wheeler wrote...

I have a couple of friends whom went on a short-term mission to Germany in 1997. From what they told us the ice cream over there is so much better tasting than the ice cream over here is. But I wonder if their ice cream is also made with sugar.

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