Smart Sweet Real Birch Xylitol 1.5lbs No GMO, Corn, Wheat, Soy, Dairy or Gluten (Misc.)

   I am always looking for an alternative sweetener to get away from fructose. Most of the artificial sweeteners on the market are terrible for your health - I will name splenda as one of the worse. Stevia is made directly from the dried leaves of the Stevia plant so that is acceptable, but I find it kind of bitter and it is very expensive. You can google "xylitol benefits" and get all kinds of interesting information, but I will just reiterate some of the very interesting benefits I found when googling:Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has been recognized by dentists and health professionals worldwide as a great alternative to white sugar.Commonly found in chewing gum and breathmints, Xylitol is known to have a many health benefits associated with its use.1. Safe For DiabeticsUnlike sugar, xylitol is not easily converted to fat. Because it is not easily converted to fat, it has almost no effect on insulin levels, making it a safe sugar...Read more