Our Thoughts on The Sugar Alternative Xyla

I received a package full of Xyla® products to review, I had no knowledge of Xyla before this review and wanted to share our thoughts and details with all of you. Xyla® or xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from nature and made from 100% sustainable North American hardwood. It does not have the side effects of sugar or most artificial sweeteners as it promotes good health, stabilizes our insulin and hormone levels and does not harm our teeth. A note that some competing brands manufactured in China is derived from corn.

I baked Banana Bread with Xyla following the recipe I received with the products. Xyla has one-to-one ratio as sugar and easily substituted sugar in this banana bread or muffins. The muffins did not taste any different because of the use of Xyla, it was sweet and the results were the same as using regular sugar. 

Since my children and we liked the taste of the muffins we had more than a couple and unfortunately after a few hours we had a stomach ache. Later when I checked online I saw that having more than 2 1/2 tsp of Xyla can cause diarrhea, stomach pains, bloating etc. due to this reason we will not consume Xyla.

During World War II, Finland had a shortage of sugar and rediscovered an alternative xylitol. Xylitol is the sweetener of choice in European countries and is now becoming available in North America. Today, about 80% of gum sold in Asian countries contains xylitol. The xylan molecule is extracted from hardwood trees through an all-natural process using steam and ion exchange and is crystallized. It is non-allergenic and the likelihood of an adverse reaction is less than one in a million because our body produces up to 15 grams of xylitol per day so we have a natural tolerance to xylitol.

Xyla is a wheat free, gluten free, vegan, and diabetic friendly sugar alternative that looks, tastes, cooks and bakes just like sugar. It has 40% fewer calories than sugar and is 75% fewer carbs than sugar. The alkaline enhancing, anti-aging properties, prevents osteoporosis, reverses bone loss, aids in weight loss, maintains hormonal balance, slows steady release of energy for physical activity and inhibits harmful yeast.

There are diabetic benefits because it is low-glycemic, slowly metabolized, natural insulin stabilizer, lowers sugar and carbohydrate craving. Researchers discovered xylitol's insulin independent nature as it metabolizes in the body without using insulin. There are dental benefits as it inhibits plaque and dental cavities up to 80%, delays demineralization of tooth enamel, re-mineralization of tooth enamel and increase saliva production.

Xyla® is available in more than 75 products ranging from bulk xylitol sugar alternative, candy, mints, gum, lollipops, and condiments such as fruit spreads, maple syrup, BBQ sauces, and ketchup. Xyla® products can be found in more than 600 stores across Canada if you want more information check their site www.xylitolcanada.com

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