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Why You Should Switch to Natural Sweeteners

Natural Sweeteners
Photo credit: Luis Echeverri Urrea
December 6, 2022
CN Staff
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If you're a fan of those yellow artificial sugar packets but wish to make a change, then you should know why switching to natural sweeteners is so beneficial.

It's an unfortunate truth that much of the world runs on artificial sweeteners, and many of the foods we consume contain them. Many people enjoy using these sweeteners mostly because they contain zero calories, but all that glitters certainly isn't gold, as there are drawbacks to these advantages. Natural sweeteners have numerous benefits that outweigh the perceived cons. Find out the numerous reasons why you should switch to natural sweeteners.

No Added Chemicals

In order for companies to attain the sweetness of sugar without the calories, they must add a range of chemicals to these products. Countless people looking to lose weight might switch to these artificial sweeteners. However, they might not know about the ways those chemicals can negatively affect and interfere with our body's natural processes. For example, artificial sweeteners can infringe on your body's ability to metabolize glucose and disturb your metabolism.

Higher Nutritional Value

All natural sweeteners have nutritional value due to the minerals and vitamins that benefit your body. Honey is one natural sweetener that many enjoy using, and one that also contains a plethora of healthy nutrients. Honey has a surplus of antioxidants and bioactive compounds, which can help prevent inflammation and cell damage. If you are thinking about switching to a natural sweetener that also benefits your well-being, you should consume more honey.

Easily Digestible

All sweeteners mean to satisfy a specific craving in our minds. That's why it can be surprising to know that the body processes artificial and natural sweeteners differently. When you consume natural sugars, your pancreas will work to convert them into energy you can use. However, your pancreas can only do its job if the sugar has calories, as calories are energy.

Since artificial sweeteners don't contain the necessary calories, your pancreas has nothing to convert into energy for you. So, if you continue to consume artificial sweeteners, it can result in atypical pancreas function, negatively affecting insulin levels and other body processes. Natural sweeteners contain the necessary calories we need to keep our energy levels high and won't throw your body's system out of whack.

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