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Stevia
^{Natural Sweetener}

Stevia come from the Stevia plant (from South America). It has zero-calorie and does not raise blood sugar.

Good for Diabetes

RICKpick #1
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Pure stevia leaf is generally well-tolerated, though large amounts can cause mild stomach upset.

Monk Fruit
^{Natural Sweetener}

Monk fruit comes from a small melon from Southern China. It has zero-calorie and does not raise blood sugar.

Good for Diabetes

RICKpick #2
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Pure monk fruit sweetener has no known side effects.

Allulose
^{“rare sugar”}

Allulose comes from natural foods like figs and raisins.
It has 90% fewer calories than table sugar and it does not raise blood sugar.

Good for Diabetes

RICKpick #3
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Allulose is relatively new. So far, initial research has shown positive health benefits with minor side effects. However, long-term studies are still underway.

White
^Sugar

White Sugar is extracted from sugar cane, but it is highly refined and has no health benefits. It also raises Blood Sugar.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much white sugar increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Brown
^Sugar

Brown Sugar is basically sugar cane mixed with a tiny amount of molasses. They both raise blood Sugar at the same rate.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much brown sugar increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Turbinado
^Sugar

Turbinado sugar is a processed raw cane sugar with traces of minerals. It raises blood sugar in the exact same way as white and brown sugar 

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much turbinado sugar increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Honey

Pure, raw Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids. It causes a slower rise n blood sugar compared to white and brown sugar.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much honey increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Never give honey to infants under 12 months old

Maple Syrup
^sweetener

Pure maple syrup comes directly from the sap of maple trees. It’s rich in antioxidants and minerals. However, it still causes a rise in blood sugar, but slower than white or brown sugar.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much maple syrup increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Coconut
^Sugar

Coconut sugar comes from sap of coconut palm tree.
It is high in calorie but, it causes a slower rise in blood sugar compared to white and brown sugar.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much Coconut sugar increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay

Agave Nectar
^sweetener

Agave nectar comes from the core and sap of the agave plant. It is high in calorie but it causes a slower rise of blood sugar compared to white or brown sugar.

Bad for Diabetes

Consuming too much Agave Nectar can lead to liver disease • weight gain • diabetes • heart disease • tooth decay • increase in LDL ^{bad cholesterol}

Erythritol
^{Sugar Alcohol}

Erythritol is mass-produced in a factory. It has zero-calorie and it does not raise blood sugar. Erythritol also prevents cavities.

Cleveland Clinic researchers found Erythritol raise the risk of blood clots • heart attacks • strokes •

Xylitol
^{Sugar Alcohol}

Erythritol is mass-produced in a factory. It is low in calorie and causes only a minor rise of blood sugar.

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that Xylitol raise the risk of blood clots • heart attacks • strokes.

Sorbitol
^{Sugar Alcohol}

Sorbitol is mass-produced in a factory. It is low in calorie and causes only a minor rise of blood sugar.

Good for diabetes
(digestive issues)

so far bloating, stomach cramps, and diarrhea are the only side effects that have been reported.

Splenda
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Splenda (SUCRALOSE) is created in a laboratory. It has zero-calorie and it will not raise blood sugar

Good for Diabetes
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A study in 2016 has found incidence of cancer in male mice exposed to SUCRALOSE. However many health organizations confirm the findings do not apply to humans.

Equal
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Equal (ASPARTAME) is created in a laboratory, It has zero-calorie and it will not raise blood sugar.

Good for Diabetes
^{(artificial sweetener)}

In 2023 *(WHO) liked aspartame to cancer. The *(FDA) maintains that ASPARTAME is safe for the general population when consumed within the recommended daily limits.

WHO= World Health Organization
FDA= Food and Drug Administration

Sweet N Low
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Sweet N low (SACCHARIN) is created in a laboratory. It has zero calorie and it will not raise blood sugar.

Good for Diabetes
^{(artificial sweetener)}

A Study in the 1970s linked high doses of SACCHARIN to bladder cancer. However, it was later determined that the finding was relevant to rats and did not apply to humans.

High fructose
^{corn syrup}

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a lab-created sweetener used to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life.

HFCS is used in many brands such Coca Cola, Pepsi as well as most processed foods like Ketchup, yogurt, cereal, breads and much more.

Consuming too much HFCS increases your risk of obesity • diabetes • heart disease • liver Disease • high Cholesterol

High-fructose corn syrup appears in the ingredients list below the Nutrition Facts label.