The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol

The average American consumes a half cup of sugar each day. Eating this much sugar on a daily basis can compromise anyone’s health, but it is particularly detrimental in cases of diabetes, insulin resistance, and Syndrome X. While alternatives to sugar are widely available, not all of them are healthy choices and some of them taste just awful. Fortunately, there’s Xylitol “the sweet Miracle.” This all-natural sugar substitute, which is derived from birch tree bark or corncobs, does not require insulin to be metabolized, making it an overall healthy choice. It looks and tastes just like sugar but has fewer calories and carbohydrates and, teaspoon for teaspoon, behaves like sugar in most of your recipes. Moreover, Xylitol has a variety of health-enhancing properties.

In The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol, Dr. Fran Gare discusses the health benefits of using Xylitol rather than sugar and other sugar alternatives, such as aspartame and saccharin. She shares her firsthand experiences using Xylitol as a sweetener and even provides recipes for delicious Xylitol-sweetened treats. Also included are guidelines for following the Sweet Miracle Diet. Xylitol makes it possible or you to enjoy the goodies without the guilt!