Comments on: The Problem with Refined Sweeteners

By: Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

Amy Taylor (comment moderator) — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:48:52 +0000

In reply to Hope Gorrondona. Except for a few recipes, Lisa sticks with maple syrup or honey as her sweeteners. While I use very little sweeteners at all, I do use coconut sugar in my coffee and for baking sometimes. Coconut sugar has a slightly higher nutrient content and is said to be lower glycemic. Regardless, we try to keep added sugars to a minimum.

By: Hope Gorrondona

Hope Gorrondona — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 15:34:03 +0000

Hi,

I have recently discovered your website and am going to try the 10 day challenge. I would like to know what you think of coconut sugar. I've seen many "healthy" recipes call for that.

Thanks

By: Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

Amy Taylor (comment moderator) — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:42:04 +0000

In reply to marina. Hi. We don't really use them. I you are looking for a stevia, look for one in its purest form. We do understand that some of the sweeteners are necessary for folks with blood sugar challenges.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:23:39 +0000

What do you think of stevia, erythritol, or xylitol as sugar substitutes? Thanks!

By: Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

Amy Taylor (comment moderator) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:44:20 +0000

In reply to marina. Hello Marina. We do not think it is bad for you when heated but are aware that the honey loses some of its beneficial enzymes.

By: marina

marina — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:58:22 +0000

I am curious what you think about heating honey - is it bad for you? You have a lot of baking recipes that use honey instead of sugar - but I've read before that not only heated loses all the benefits, it actually becomes "bad" for you.

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:16:56 +0000

In reply to shawn. Thank you! That sounds delicious.

By: shawn

shawn — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:23:01 +0000

In reply to Amber.

Thank you Amber! Take a look at this post: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/03/04/recipe-maple-mocha/.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:01:07 +0000

I just wanted to say I love this blog! I appreciate the effort all of you go through to help us choose our foods wisely. I was searching on here to look for something besides white sugar to sweeten my coffee. I've already given up on coffee creamer. Is half and half ok, or would it be better to just use milk? I have never tried honey in my coffee, but I like it in tea, so it would probably work. =)

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 02:02:17 +0000

I am interested in setting up a no refined sugar challenge week for a local elementary school. I think your site has some great information and would love some advice on how to motivate the kids to commit!