On to round two, Sweeteners I DO Recommend, why, and [probably most importantly] how to use them! :) I have come to learn that cooking and baking in an unconventional way is a bit of an art form! With that said, it also becomes easier the more you do it. Practice makes perfect! I barely think about how to substitute anymore these days. It has become second nature, so hang in there, you’ll get it, too!
Sweeteners I DO Recommend, Why, and HOW to Use ‘Em:
Replace each cup of sugar in your recipe with 1 cup of apple fiber, as well as 1 1/2 teaspoons of Stevia Liquid. This will replace both the sweetness and the volume. An additional benefit to using this method is that you can reduce the oil content in your baking, as the apple fiber will create a more moist finished product.
The main benefits of raw honey are its natural taste and
lower glycemic index compared to sugar. You will digest the honey slower and won’t experience that typical sugar high and crash. Honey also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, making it a more nutritious choice compared to sugar, which has no nutritional benefits. But yes, honey is still sugar, so don’t gorge yourself on honey just because it isn’t white sugar. It can still compromise your immune system, and if you are fighting an illness or on the Advanced Plan, I do not recommend it.
Hi, can you tell me what the conversion from agave and honey is to xylitol? I have recipes which call for agave or honey and I’d rather use xylitol as my kids are fighting candida and can’t have the sugar. Thanks!
Hi micki801! GREAT question! I Definitely should have included that in the write up!
I’ve found 3/4 cup agave or honey to equal 1 cup the sweetness of xylitol. Play around with that conversion, you may want a little more/less depending on your families sweetness level.
There is a great detox for candida, which I just went thru last month and I am 100% yeast free now!! If you want more info, feel free to email me: elise@healingcuisinebyelise.com. Completely organic, natural detox, safe for all ages. Completely transformed my life! Can’t rave enough about it.
Blessings to a healing future! :)
I love your blog and the holiday cookbook! Thanks so much for sharing. As mentioned above all your recipes refer to Stevia. I am wondering how to convert the stevia amount into a xylitol amount? Any advice?!
Hi Jen. Thanks for your comments! In the front few pages of Season’s Eatings holiday ebook you will find a conversion table for sugar=stevia=xylitol. For almost all the recipes in the ebook, you’ll notice I used spoonable stevia, so keep that in mind when converting. :) Happy holiday cooking!! All the best!
Hi Jen. Thanks for your comments! In the front few pages of Season’s Eatings holiday ebook you will find a conversion table for sugar=stevia=xylitol. For almost all the recipes in the ebook, you’ll notice I used spoonable stevia, so keep that in mind when converting. :) Happy holiday cooking!! All the best!
Hi Elise, So what did you do for the candida cleanse and how long did it take?
Beth
Hi Beth! For the candida cleanse, I followed Dr. Meghan’s recommendations to a T as far as protocol and supplements went. Cut out all sugar sources, used only stevia during that time in recipes. I think it took my body 6-8 weeks. The last 2 weeks I stayed on just in case any yeast was left lurking. A brand new woman after it tho, SO WORTH IT! I assume this is the next step for you?? :)
Hi Elise,
Great site and wonderful information – just a note about Xylitol, some may not know or realize that even in small amounts it is highly toxic and even fatal in Dogs. Could you put a little note in your post not to feed foods made with Xylitol to Dogs?
I nearly lost my little pooch when he got into a package of my Xylitol sweetened gum.
Thanks! :-)
Thanks for the tip about xylitol and dogs. I will research more and do a fresh post on it so more eyes will see. I had heard this in the past, but haven’t looking into it myself as we don’t have a pooch. But thank you, the information will benefit so many families out there!
Good Morning Elise,
First I want to thank you for posting all of this wonderful information! I am wondering if you have a specific brand of xylitol you prefer? I can’t find one that says “organic” on the packaging. Also, I am looking into making a toothpaste switch to xyla and wondered if I should get it with or without flouride? I know flouride is very harmful but my teeth have always been prone to cavities no matter how much I do in diet and/or dental care to prevent it. But I have been reading about this xyla toothpaste and it seems as though it works just like flouride?? What are your thoughts?
Thanks:)
I just realized that I said the wrong name for the toothpaste. It is called spry:)
I just realized that I said the wrong name for the toothpaste. It is called spry:)
Hi Doug! The most important thing to look for on the xylitol packaging is that it comes from non-GMO birch trees. Most xylitol sold today comes from corn. The birch kind is the best and what you want to look for. The brand I love (and buy in bulk to save $$) is Emerald Forest — find on Amazon.com. I have used the Spry brand toothpaste, but found it contains some preservatives. I have since switched to Desert Essence brand and love it so much more! However Desert Essence doesn’t contain xylitol, so.. You can swish your mouth with some xylitol dissolved in water after brushing to get the same healthy affects if you prefer. On a side note, you may really like the book “Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition” by Ramiel Nagel.
I have some cookbooks for the Candida Diet which call for liquid Stevia almost entirely. I would like to know the conversion ration for Xylo-Sweet for these recipes, please.
Thank you!
Will you tell me more about using “Pure Via” brand sweetner. I bought it on a sale at Costco before researching and coming across your website. It’s says it is “Non GMO”. So is Non GMO dextrose bad?
Will you also talk about erythritol which is in “Tru Via”. I had purchased this product also from Costco and have been using periodically.
I am trying to eat low carb, and the Tru Via has 3g carbs per packet and when I saw that Pure Via has <1 of carbs I thought this would be an even better option.
I originally thought I was making healthy choices by choosing Stevia (and getting a good price). But now I see I should have researched this information first.
If you already have articles answering these questions, I apologize, and request that you send me the links for these articles.
Thanks!
Please note: xylitol is deadly for dogs and potentially other animals. Store safely and do not use to sweeten anything that will be given to pets.