What's the scoop on xylitol?

[bigsahm21]

Cuz I love to sweeten my cereal/oatmeal with stuff and honestly even when I put a lot of honey/brown sugar in it it's hard to taste it.

I keep reading how bad aspartame/splenda/etc. are for you...but I remember people on her talking about Xylitol being ok? Anyone know much about it?

 

[blueboy75]

Cuz I love to sweeten my cereal/oatmeal with stuff and honestly even when I put a lot of honey/brown sugar in it it's hard to taste it.

I keep reading how bad aspartame/splenda/etc. are for you...but I remember people on her talking about Xylitol being ok? Anyone know much about it?

About 25% less calories than sugar, much lover GI (about 7).

Best sweetener in terms of taste and natural. I use slightly less xylitol than I would usually use sugar.

I prefer it over other sweeteners, ifyou use it just make sure it fits in your calorie requirements.

 

[Jodi]

Love me some xylitol. Be careful and don't buy the cheap stuff or you may have some problems.

I did a post on it a few years ago. Do a search