Thankfully, there’s more than one healthy sweetener out there.
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Not going to lie about it: Sugar is pretty fantastic.
“But sugar can be part of a normal dietjust eat it in moderation.”
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Shapira recommends not focusing on restricting sugar altogether, but looking at what you’re eating holistically.
Its better to add then to restrict and to practice being mindful when we are eating."
“They also have a lower glycemic index compared to refined sugar.
In other words these substitutes may cause a slower and steadier increase in blood sugar compared to sugar.”
But these healthier sugar alternatives can be more calorie dense than refined sugar.
“Eat the sugar and also eat the other things that help your body heal and self regulate.
Everything in moderation is a great pattern to strive for.”
You know best what your body needs!
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