The Dr. Gundry Podcast Healthiest Sugar Alternatives - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 349.B
May 1, 2025
Sugar is sneaky, but there are healthier ways to satisfy your sweet cravings! Discover natural sweeteners like monk fruit and allulose, which are kinder to your health. Learn about the hidden dangers of common alternatives like maple syrup and coconut sugar, which can be just as harmful as regular sugar. Join the discussion on how we can share insights for better wellness, and find out why your body might thank you for making the switch!
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Use Monk Fruit Sweetener
- Try using monk fruit as a sweetener; it can be up to 200 times sweeter than sugar.
- Look for brands like Lakanto for a sweet taste closest to real sugar without sugar's downsides.
Choose Yacon, Not Agave
- Use Yacon syrup carefully, as it has prebiotic benefits and helps fight diabetes.
- Avoid confusing Yacon syrup with agave nectar, which contains much higher sugar content and lacks these benefits.
Prefer Allulose Sweetener
- Switch to allulose sweetener, which is a rare sugar with prebiotic potential approved by the FDA.
- Allulose offers digestive benefits and fewer side effects compared to sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol.