found that consuming stevia was as effec- tive as a popular oral antidiabetic drug, but with fewer side effects. If you haven't tried Stevia in a while,


you will be pleasantly surprised by new formulations. What began as a strong- tasting plant extract only available in health food stores, is now widely available in crystallized-sugar form, as a finely dis- tilled concentrate, and in formulations that approximate the less-sweet taste of cane sugar, but without the negative effects!


Raw Honey Identified as containing more than


181 health-promoting substances, honey converts the vital, healing energy of plants into a medium that is perfect for human consumption. Rich in phytonutrients (nu- trients absorbed from plants), raw honey is renowned worldwide for having power- ful anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Raw, unfiltered honey is very different


from the pasteurized product you find on most grocery store shelves. Nearly all commercially-produced honey is heated to kill potentially harmful bacteria, reduce crystallization, and improve product flow.


Unfortunately, this process also kills the vital, living enzymes and good bacteria which make raw honey one of the world's oldest-known superfoods. The bacteria in raw honey serves as a


prebiotic: a substance containing helpful microorganisms that aid in the process of digestion. When consumed raw, honey's natural enzymes aid in the breakdown and assimilation of the many nutrients it con- tains. Raw honey is also rich in powerful


antioxidants called phenolic compounds, known to play an important role in cancer prevention. These compounds found in honey have also shown promise in reduc- ing arterial blockages and lowering overall risks associated with cardiovascular dis- ease.


Perhaps most profound of all is that


raw honey contains probiotic strains that are so ancient that one form of Lactobacil- lus present with certain varieties is be- lieved to be of a lineage 80 million years old.


Molasses Blackstrap molasses, known to sugar-


refiners as "final molasses," refers to the thick, brown syrup that is the end result of boiling sugar cane during the production of table sugar. What sets molasses apart from cane sugar, besides the obvious ap- pearance, is its high nutritional value. Unlike its nutritionally bankrupt cousin, a 3.5 oz serving of blackstrap molasses contains more than a quarter of your daily supply of vital minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and B vitamins. Molasses delivers this nutri- tional punch with much less sugar, thanks to being at the end of the line of the crystalline-sugar extraction process. Molasses has long been a popular folk remedy, treating everything from men-


strual cramps to constipation. An old wives' tale credits an elixir of molasses and milk with having the power to maintain endless youth and beauty. There may be some truth to this, thanks to molasses' high antioxidant content. Polyphenols, the plant compounds that imbue antioxidant properties, are abundant in molasses, and have been recognized for having anti- cancer properties in clinical studies. A 2011 study showed that adding


molasses to a high-fat diet had the effect of reducing body weight and body fat percentages, thanks to decreased calorie absorption. Researchers concluded that "supplementing food with molasses extract might be a way to address the escalating rates of overweight and obesity." Rich in copper, iron, and calcium,


molasses can play a vital role in maintain- ing healthy blood and bones. This makes molasses a great alternative to non-nutri- tive sweeteners for pregnant or nursing women, or women who are trying to be- come pregnant. It also makes a great di- etary supplement for women at risk of developing osteoporosis. These four, healthful alternatives to


sugar prove that craving a taste of sweet- ness doesn't have to cause cavities, pro- mote weight gain, or lead to blood sugar imbalances. On the contrary, when we look to nature, we find natural foods which actually sweeten our health, as well as our palates.


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