Here is a bit on sweeteners and honey, still looking for the cinammon stuff, will post when I find it
· People who use artificial sweeteners are usually heavier than those who don?t use them. This may be linked to increased hunger signals that are sent to the brain and increased ?sweet cravings? that lead to overeating.
· People who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to be ?insulin resistant? because their insulin receptors are (in a sense) confused all the time. Your body is thinking ?What is this fake stuff you?re giving me? Is it food? Is it not? I don?t know what you want me to do with it???leading to blood sugar and insulin imbalance.
· People who use artificial sweeteners are TWICE as likely to get Type 2 Diabetes than people who don?t use artificial sweeteners. TWICE? ?People who use artificial sweeteners are heavier, twice as likely to have diabetes, and more likely to be insulin-resistant compared with nonusers.?
Honey is a wonderful and natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar, but it must be RAW. it contains many health benefits (it is a great immune system booster, has been found to contain anti-cancer properties, helps relieve arthritis pain and assists in relieving ailments like yeast infection and athletes foot), but these properties have only been found in RAW honey and not pasteurized and processed honey.
Look for honey that looks thick and cloudy and specifically says ?RAW? on the label. As with absolutely every food, be sure to use it in moderation and pay close attention to your body?s response after consuming it.