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Navigating the Sweetener Spectrum
Exploring the variety of sweeteners from refined sugar to natural forms like honey and maple syrup, the chapter sheds light on their processing, nutritional content, and insulogenic effects. It discusses the challenges in quantifying the benefits of bioactive compounds in these sweeteners and the risk of excessive sugar consumption. Emphasizing the importance of informed dietary choices and promoting intrinsic motivation for a healthy diet, the chapter also touches on the detrimental effects of high fructose corn syrup and advocates for home cooking to improve health and avoid preservatives.