You’re right about that!

Take care,

Evelyn

Yeah, there is a good article out here about the dangers of sugar. Right now I can’t think of it off the top of my head, but it is by a lady. I’m sure you probably have run across it.

That has happened to me. I no longer crave or need anything sweet. It took me a while to get that way, but I look at it as the body’s way of letting me know that I don’t always need something sweet.

There is a good book by Dr. Cousens (Rainbow Green Food Living Food Cuisine) that takes one through phases to help get rid of the Candida. The first phase does not include any fruits at all. Only the vegetable type fruits. There are 3 phases and a person will gradually add fruits to their diet, but only after they have gotten the candida/yeast out of their blood. It is a good read and has a lot of helpful information.

I agree with you about Agave being problematic. I don’t know of any liquid supplement that is not sweetened. If I run across one, I’ll let you know.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

Take care,

Evelyn

It appears we are a sugar obsessed society – fruits are naturally sweet but very often we notice fruit products have natural and un-natural sugars added and for what? Sugar is not necessary – haven’t found any data to support it’s benefit in the diet. However lots of data to support the cons of utilizing sugar. I personally believe I have Candida- sugar is a big no no with this condition. Currently I don’t consume fruits or any types of sugar. After a while you notice you no longer have that craving- I use to periodically indulge in Jocalat Bars (mint or orange)- they are organic, naturally sweet with dates,etc and raw. I don’t even crave these anymore. Currently I taking a liquid vitamin and it is sweetened with fruit juices, stevia and agave. I’m desperately searching for a liquid vitamin/mineral that is not sweetened- or if so only with stevia. I believe Agave can be problematic. Does anyone know of a organic liquid/vitamin supplement that is unsweetened?
Vibrant

Yep, we all know that honey is not a vegan product (that’s why I included the note), but it is far better to use that then to use white processed sugar. People have to gradually move away from things and it takes some longer than others. If people who are vegans choose to incorporate honey in their diet, then I have no problem with it and I also don’t think of a person as straying away from their veganism. Why? Because eventually the longer a person is vegan they will move away from honey anyway. I know many people who have done that, but it took them time to transition. It is a gradual process for some people!

I personally don’t like using any sweeteners. I believe the true sweeteners are plant-based and unprocessed. Technically most if not all of the sweeteners packaged in a bottle are processed to some degree. Whole fruit is the ultimate best vegan sweetener of them all. Unprocessed, straight from nature! I’m moving to that point, because I don’t use sweeteners that much anyway. I use them very sparingly, if at all.

It is good to know that you’ve got some research under your belt on this topic, maybe you can provide a guest post on the topic to enlighten us even more.

Thanks for stopping by and take care,

Evelyn

Secondly, agave nectar can be found raw. And sometimes yacon and coconut sugar are heated beyond 115 but maybe only up to 200 degrees. I’ve done a fair amount of research on sweeteners.

I didn’t know that about Stevia.

Raw Honey, agave nectar and maple syrup may be high in fructose and possibly not the best, but they are far better than eating white sugar or unclean sweeteners.

I think the longer people are on the vegan road, they will not use sweeteners that much. And when sweeteners are used, the amount will be significantly reduced.

You can find out more about lucuma powder and mesquite powder at sunfood.com.

Thanks for stopping by and chiming in!

Take care,

Evelyn