How to Use Erythritol & Inulin Together

Use natural fibers and sweeteners together to control blood sugar and body weight.

Integrating Erythritol and Inulin to lower overall carbohydrate intake and to keep blood sugar stable is an effective strategy for weight loss. Since high blood sugar also contributes to weight gain, keeping blood sugar levels low keeps the opportunities for weight gain low as well. Of benefit to diabetics, blood sugar maintenance is made less complex when erythritol is used to replace conventional sweeteners and inulin is included to slow down digestion.

Instructions

1. Since inulin is a type of fiber that is sweet and filling but is not digested in humans, it can be used in food processing to add taste without adding calories. Adding bulk and texture to foods, it is used by manufacturers to improve the taste of their products as an alternative to added fats or sugars. Finding products with Inulin is easily done by reading through a product's ingredient panel. Inulin is added to some carbohydrate products such as Dreamfields pasta and diet pills such as Fibretrim. Look through the product's ingredient list to determine whether it is present. You might also see inulin referred to as oligofructose on an ingredient list, which refers to longer molecular chains of inulin. Raw dandelion greens, dried garlic, Jerusalem artichoke, onions, and chicory root contain the indigestible fiber. Chicory roots and dandelion greens can both be roasted and eaten with salt and pepper, while garlic and onions can be included in soups and stirfry's, and artichokes can be steamed before being seasoned. Inulin Powder is available for preparation with baked goods and for use in protein shakes, allowing those without a preference for cooking to enjoy the benefits.

2. A commercially produced sugar alcohol, Erythritol, can be ordered online or obtained from health food stores. Erythritol is a sweetner made for fighting cravings: with a glycemic index of only 7, it won't contribute to blood sugar crashes the way that sugar does. With no carbs and a calorie count of 0.02 calories, it won't contribute to weight gain but will provide the sweetness that favorite recipes & beverages require. Safe for use by diabetics and generally easily tolerated, the rapid digestion of erythritol keeps it from causing intestinal problems such as bloating and discomfort, which other artificial sweeteners often cause.

3. Using both erythritol and inulin together provides a combination of fiber and sugar-free sweetness, a dynamic combination for losing weight and controlling blood sugar levels. Try integrating both into your diet using manufactured products and whole foods alike to keep blood sugar levels more consistent, allowing for maintained or decreased body weight.

References

• The Journal of Nutrition: Inulin and Oligofructose: What Are They?; 1999