About Low Carb Diets: Sweeteners, Natural and Un

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson  Liking sweet foods is natural -- babies prefer sweet foods, and breast milk is quite sweet.  But too much "sweet" can get us into big trouble as we grow out of babyhood.  Food companies know that adding sugar to foods helps sell more, which is probably why foods like Corn Flakes have had more and more sugar added over the years.  Are sugar substitutes better?  Are natural ones better than those created in the lab?  Maybe.  In some ways.  But they may have their own problems, and we don't have all the answers yet.  Have a healthy week, and may you find sweetness in the world around you, rather than too much in your food!  Laura The Hunt for Natural Sugar Substitutes  A reporter for the New York Times recently investigated the next new market in sugar substitutes, those that are "natural", like stevia.  But what is natural?  And what does it mean that the food industry is hot on the trail?  I hope you'll join in the discussion. Sugar's Many Disguises  There are so many ingredients on food labels that simply mean "sugar" - in fact one of the ways food companies make it look like there isn't a lot of sugar in the product is to use 5 or 6 different forms, so none of them rise to near the top of the list.  Here is a list of the many ingredients that just mean "sugar".  (Note that two of the current darlings of natural sweeteners, agave syrup and coconut sugar, are on the list.) Search Related Topics:  sugar  carbohydrates  low carb nutrition How Bad is Sugar, Really?  Obviously, our bodies are made to be able to use sugar for energy, but the problem comes when we overload it, or when our particular body doesn't do well with it.  Some, like Robert Lustig (his video and book last year) feel that fructose is the main problem.  For more about sugar and sugar substitutes, see these days of my ecourse, How to Cut Carbs: Day 2 - Sugar and Sugary Drinks Day 3 - More about Sugar Day 4 - Sugar Substitutes Search Related Topics:  glycemic index  low carb ingredients  sugar Low-Carb Super Bowl  In the U.S., the Super Bowl is the second biggest food day of the year! If you're hosting a party, you'll need a strategy. If you're going to one, here are lots of ideas of things to bring. Search Related Topics:  low carb party foods  low carb holidays  low carb cocktails Related Searches Low Carb Diet Food Natural Sweeteners Too Much Sugar Diet Sugar Free High Sugar Featured Articles What are Sugar Alcohols? Maltitol: Just Say No Body Fat Calculator High-Protein Foods Low-Carb Vegetarian Resources All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads How to Cut Carbs 6 Steps for the Beginner Top 10 Low Carb Mistakes Low-Carb Food Pyramid How to Get Through the First Week   Follow me on: Advertisement