Sugars and sweeteners can either spike your blood sugar (they have high glycemic indexes) or they don’t have an impact on your blood sugar. If you want the latter, you’re in the right place! Some of the sugars and sweeteners with the lowest glycemic indexes include: What is the glycemic index, and which sweeteners have the lowest glycemic index? We’ll review 17 of them! Glycemic index in sweeteners Regular [...]
Which Sugars and Sweeteners Have the Highest Glycemic Indexes?
You’re probably aware that sugars can raise your blood sugar and aren’t ideal for low-carb diets (sugars=carbs!). One of the terms mentioned often in terms of blood sugar management and low-carb diets is the glycemic index. Some of the sweeteners with the highest glycemic indexes include: What is the glycemic index, and what does it mean? We’ll answer that question and review 15 high glycemic index sugars and [...]
What is Flour?
If you’re baking a cake, cookies, muffins, or other sweet treats, one of the first ingredients you’ll likely reach for is flour! You might not even put too much thought into it, but have you ever wondered what flour is defined as? Flour is made by finely grinding grains, nuts, seeds, and other foods into an edible powder. We’ll talk all about flour in this article - and you’ll likely learn something new! What is [...]
The Worst Sugars and Sweeteners for Paleo
If you follow a Paleo diet, you’ve probably grown used to avoiding a lot of foods that are popular in a typical Western diet. Refined sugars and sweeteners are among some of the least Paleo-friendly foods out there - but which of these sweeteners are the WORST for Paleo? Some of the worst sugars and sweeteners for Paleo include: We’ll break down all of these categories and list the specific sweeteners that are the [...]
The Best Sugars and Sweeteners for Paleo
A Paleo diet avoids many foods that are popular in a typical Western diet such as grains, dairy, and many types of sweeteners. So which sugars and sweeteners are okay for a Paleo diet? Some of the best sugars and sweeteners for Paleo are: Why are these sweeteners Paleo-friendly, and how do they stack up against each other? Find out the answers next! Paleo diet basics A Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet is an [...]
Which Sugars and Sweeteners Have the Least Calories?
When you think of something sweet, you might not immediately think of “low calorie”. However, thanks to the introduction of low- and no-calorie sweeteners, you can achieve sweetness without all of the calories. Which of these sugars and sweeteners have the least calories? Artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and natural no-calorie sugar substitutes have the least calories, including: Find out more about these 13 low- [...]
