Xylitol (formerly Re: blood glucose does not feed candid)

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> > Bee

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> I don't understand why Xylitol is not recommended. The article

> referenced says nothing but good things about it - other than it is

> processed. I've also read that it does not feed candida. I

understand > taking large amts could cause diarrhea, but using small

amts for the

> egg drink and such?

==>Xylitol is an alcohol-based sweetener that is hydrogenated from

corn or the birch tree, while stevia is the actual leaf of a plant

that doesn't need to be processed.

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> I have to admit I only tried the egg drink a few days ago and to my

> surprise it was pretty good. I kept putting off trying it because I

> was afraid I wouldn't be able to get it down. I did use Xylitol to

> sweeten it and have had no effects from it. Also have not had any

> increase in sugar cravings.

==>That's good you have no after effects; but in the long run it is

processed and comes from corn or a birch tree. Even pure vanilla

extract is not as harmful as xylitol.

Bee

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