Posts tagged '76 reasons to avoid white sugar'

Of particular interest are Coconut Sugar and Stevia, Coconut sugar is a low glycemic index food, coming in at 35 points. And stevia comes in at 0 on the glycemic index. So if you are interested in transitioning away from white sugar consider Coconut sugar and/or stevia.

Following on the theme of alcohol we will talk about sugar. The sugar I am referring to is refined white sugar found conventional cookies, baked goods and related recipes. White sugar is a powerful substance the product of refining which strips the minerals from the original sugar cane. White sugar actually causes a deficit when consumed where as most things we eat add to our nutrient profile. To learn more about the effects of refined white sugar check out a previous post 76 Reasons to Avoid White Sugar.