How to Use Safe Sweeteners for Non-Toxic Living

Non-toxic living means making a commitment to use environmentally friendly products around the house, including foods. One of the areas where it's hardest to make that switch is in the use of sweeteners. Many sweeteners include artificial flavoring and coloring that contribute to the body's toxic buildup. Switching to safe sweeteners can help lower cholesterol and keep conditions like diabetes under control. Follow these steps to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet capability

Consume Safe Sweeteners for Non-Toxic Living

1. Harness the power of raw honey as a safe sweetening alternative. Before honey is cooked and cultivated, it's full of enzymes and vitamins that help contribute to improved health.

2. Drown your pancakes and waffles in organic maple syrup. Name-brand maple syrups are filled with artificial sugars and coloring agents that take away from syrup's potential health benefits. Organic maple syrup lacks the simple carbohydrates of its mainstream rivals, making it a smart choice for a healthy diet.

3. Steer clear of the refined sugar known as sucrose. Sucrose and other refined sugars contribute to weight gain and health problems associated with eating too many simple carbohydrates.

4. Leave the sweeteners in the cabinet. Enjoy fresh fruit as a topping on your favorite food. Organic strawberries and blueberries can act as a sweet and nutritious topping to your bowl of cereal. You can also use juices squeezed from oranges and lemons as a sweetening option.

5. Enjoy safe sweeteners in moderation. Part of a non-toxic lifestyle is keeping consumption down and maintaining a moderate diet, exercise and sleep routine. Moderating sweetener intake can also save money in the long run.

6. Learn more about types of artificial sweeteners to avoid, as well as healthy replacements, with Randall Neustaedter's "Sugar/Sweeteners" article at HolisticMed.com (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Stow away enough money for your monthly sweetener budget. Sweeteners like organic maple syrup are often several times more expensive than their mass-produced counterparts.
• Speak with your family doctor before changing your diet. Safe sweeteners feature natural ingredients that have been known to cause allergic symptoms like labored breathing for some. Consult immediately with a family physician if these symptoms arise.
• Protect small children by observing warnings on natural sweeteners. Products like raw honey may cause harm to children whose immune systems have not fully developed. Read Randall Neustaedter's "Sugar/Sweeteners" article about the right sweeteners for you (See Resources Below).

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[jaydeireland]

on 2/20/2008 Costco sells organic maple syrup at a good price. It tastes great.

[jaydeireland]

on 2/20/2008 Costco sells organic maple syrup at a good price. It tastes great.

[jaydeireland]

on 2/20/2008 Costco sells organic maple syrup at a good price.