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April 4, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, Nathalie explores the captivating world of sweeteners, from the natural delights of honey and maple syrup to modern alternatives like stevia, monk fruit, and artificial sweeteners. 

 

Resources from the episode:

What Are the Dangers of Erythritol?

Aspartame Side Effects: Recent Research Confirms Reasons for Concern

Trehalose: Benefits, Uses, Food Sources & Dangers

Is Allulose a Healthy Sweetener?

 

What I discuss:

Anthropological Perspective on Sweetness ... 00:01:37

Brains Glucose Utilization and Sugar Relationship ... 00:02:03

Sugar Addiction and Sweet Cravings ... 00:03:00

Exploration of Food-Based Sweeteners ... 00:04:17

Detailed View on Honey ... 00:05:27

Maple Syrup Overview ... 00:07:14

Stevia - Pros and Cons ... 00:08:02

Monk Fruits Benefits ... 00:10:59

Coconut Sugar Insights ... 00:12:04

Artificial Sweeteners Discussion ... 00:13:06

Sucralose Controversy ... 00:13:37

Saccharin and Historical Concerns ... 00:14:08

Aspartame Risks ... 00:15:13

Sugar Alcohols - Xylitol ... 00:16:50

Erythritol Concerns ... 00:19:56

Potential of Allulose ... 00:21:14

Trehalose Properties ... 00:23:24

Final Thoughts on Sweeteners and Detox ... 00:25:57

 

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