Xylitol, unlike sugar, causes little change in blood sugar and insulin levels. Xylitol, therefore, will not sabotage your mood or energy levels
like sugar can. If you eat a meal high in sugar (sucrose), your blood sugar jumps, your pancreas secretes insulin, and the sugar level comes
down. Often, however, your blood sugar drops too quickly. If this happens, you will secrete adrenaline to try to get your blood sugar back
up again. All the while, your mood and energy levels go up and down like a roller coaster, so you crave—and then eat—more sugar! This
keeps your body in a constant state of disarray. Some people lead their entire lives on this blood sugar trampoline. This can lead to fatigue,
weight gain, depression, and a disordered immune and digestive system. The message is clear: Stop the sugar, completely!
But how? First of all, try to consume more protein rich foods, especially at the beginning of the day. Then, increase your intake of blood
sugar balancing nutrients such as chromium, zinc, magnesium, and lipoic acid. When you want something sweet, use xylitol in your foods
and beverages. Xylitol will help you stay on an even keel, give you the sweet taste you love, and allow you to have the dietary and craving
control you need.
Why is xylitol so easy on the body? When you eat xylitol, part of it is gradually metabolized into glucose in the liver, so it won’t cause blood
sugar extremes. Much of the xylitol also passes on to the large intestine where it is converted into short chain fatty acids. These nourish the
large intestine wall. The reason why xylitol has less calories than sugar is because much of it’s energy is used up during this conversion.