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Trade in Your Sugar for Monkfruit Sweetener, a Healthy Alternative

When coming off of a sugar addiction, oftentimes a cold turkey approach doesn’t work. Instead, a substitution is a great way to help provide a solution!

Monk fruit sweetener has been celebrated as a revolutionary way to sweeten foods and drinks without the harmful effects of traditional sugar and artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose have been shown to contribute to obesity and diabetes along with dysbiosis of the microbiome and gut lining.

Monk fruit is a natural plant-based sweetener derived from the Chinese Perennial plant (Siraitia grosvenoriii) also known as luo-han-guo. This fruit has origins of cultivation by Buddhist monks in high-altitude regions of China.

Monk fruit contains the potent antioxidant curcubitane triterpenoid glycoside, Mogroside V. This antioxidant is over 300x sweeter than sucrose. The major advantage is that it has ZERO calories. It doesn’t dysregulate your blood sugar. Most importantly, in my opinion, it isn’t harmful for your teeth like sugar is.

I’ve personally been using Monk Fruit to sweeten recipes when it calls for sweetness. I don’t feel uncontrollable cravings after use nor do I need to use a lot because it is sweeter than sugar. I have also not gained weight since introducing it into my diet.

I’m still cautious as we need to see more research on humans. But I feel safe knowing that it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 300 years as a low-calorie sweetener for diabetics, lung congestion, and soar throats. The animal studies I’ve seen are promising! Monk fruit has been found to have anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. As seen in the following studies:

Using sucrose for recipes is antiquated at this point! I love this brand @Lakanto for my monk fruit choice. It also uses the polyol Erythritol which has been shown to be beneficial for the oral microbiome. It’s a no-brainer at this point to use products like Lakanto as it can literally be picked up at Walmart or on Amazon here (please note that as an Amazon Affiliate, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you chose to purchase through my link).

Let me know if you’ve tried this product in the comments and what your thoughts are!

Medical Disclaimer: In this post I share my personal experiences and thoughts, but it should not be treated as a medical advice or treatment. If you have any health problems, you should always contact the relevant healthcare professional. The information provided in this post is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It's not a substitute for a face-to-face consultation with your healthcare provider, and should not be construed as medical advice.

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Hello, I'm Dr. Jesse Myers!

Welcome to my blog! It’s my passion to share how food is truly medicine. Here you will learn about overall Nutrition, Functional Dentistry, and Oral Mircobiome Science. It all started with my own journey to obtain optimal health and a decision to share my experiences in the hope of helping others reach their full health potential as well!

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Though Gatorade Zero is marketed as “sugar-free”, it unfortunately contains artificial sweeteners as well as food coloring. There’s no need to consume these ingredients when we have much healthier alternatives like Redmond Re-Lyte. Athletes in particular are constantly hearing that they need electrolytes, though true, these electrolytes need to come from better sources! Swipe to see the studies showing the poor oral health (which is indicative of overall health) of olympic athletes. Though from an outside appearance these individuals may be considered some of the “healthiest” humans on the planet, these drinks are clearly playing a negative role on their overall health and wellbeing.

In comparison to Gatorade, Redmond Re-Lyte provides high-quality electrolytes without the use of added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or food coloring!

The quality of the electrolytes in Re-Lyte comes from the natural ingredients that are used in the product, such as sea salt and mineral-rich Redmond Real Salt. These ingredients contain a wide range of minerals, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which are important electrolytes that help regulate fluid balance in the body.

Re-Lyte is formulated to contain the proper balance of electrolytes that the body needs to function optimally. This means that it contains the electrolytes in the right proportions, which can help ensure that the body is able to absorb and use them effectively.

Again, Re-Lyte does not contain added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or food coloring. This is important because many sports drinks and electrolyte products on the market contain these additives, which can have negative health effects. For example, added sugar can contribute to weight gain and other health problems, while artificial sweeteners have been linked to a range of health issues, including diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Food coloring may also cause allergic reactions in some people.

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Trade in Your Sugar for Monkfruit Sweetener, a Healthy Alternative

When coming off of a sugar addiction, oftentimes a cold turkey approach doesn’t work. Instead, a substitution is a great way to help provide a solution! Monk fruit sweetener has been celebrated as a revolutionary way to sweeten foods and drinks without the harmful effects of traditional sugar and artificial sweeteners.