Although certain artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, are deemed "safe" for diabetics, research shows that they are composed of deadly chemicals that can cause brain cancer, memory loss, headaches, and a myriad of other conditions. Just because they don’t elevate blood sugar levels, does not mean they are healthy.
Kicking the sugar habit and losing the... sugar cravings is essential for the health of a diabetic. Artificial sweeteners and even Stevia has shown to stimulate sweet cravings. Your body associates the sweet taste with lack of calories and craves more. Stevia is often over processed so it should be avoided as well unless it is green and labeled “unrefined whole leaf stevia”.
If you absolutely must use a sweetener try mashing the pulp and juice of a fruit for use in a dish or use pure grade B maple syrup which is high in both manganese, zinc and B vitamins and is relatively lower on the glycemic index. Use these options only occasionally. The use of whole fruits should be limited to 2 per day for those with diabetes, with quality protein, fats and plenty of vegetables as the majority foods consumed.
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