One of the most common diseases in the world is diabetes. With diabetes the insulin production in the pancreas is insufficient. Insulin is responsible for transporting glucose into the cells, which lowers the blood sugar. When insulin is in smaller amounts, as it normally is with diabetics, glucose accumulates in the cells.
If you have diabetes, it is especially important to follow a diet, which will help you to remove sugar from your menu. Here are the recommended sweeteners for diabetics:
Stevia
Stevia is a plant-based sweetener. It is many times sweeter than actual sugar, but has been shown to normalize the blood sugar. It is rich in vitamins A, B and C. It also contains calcium, magnesium, zinc and others. Stevia has a beneficial effect on the body. This sweetener is obtained as an extract from the leaves of the Stevia plant.
Yacon
Yacon is a root plant. It is grown in Peru. What is consumed from this plant are its roots. Its intake does not raise the blood sugar levels, which makes it an ideal substitute for sugar for diabetics.
Maple syrup
The original Canadian maple syrup is the best. It helps release insulin by affecting the pancreas. Maple syrup can only be used by diabetics who are not insulin dependent! This is a very important detail.
Lucuma
Lucuma contains B vitamins. The powder formed from this fruit is a natural sweetener. Its use does not raise the blood sugar levels. Lucuma is used to sweeten various desserts and ice creams.
Agave nectar
Agave is a plant that looks like a cactus. It grows in Mexico. The agave nectar is produced from the inside part of the plant. The resulting juice is filtered. The other name for agave nectar is Honey Water. This nectar is 1.5 times sweeter than sugar. It has a neutral taste and decomposes quickly.
