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It's Official: Sugar is the New Crack

Swap your sweetener for these low-glycemic alternatives

by Lila Glick  |  2 COMMENTS

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Yacon
Yacon This sweetening agent is extracted from the yacon plant, a South American tuber. The syrup has half the calories of sugar and a high concentration of indigestible inulin, a complex sugar that breaks down slowly. It's also an excellent source of potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, 20 amino acids, and is considered a prebiotic that promotes healthy bacteria in your digestive system.

Form: Syrup
Uses: Sweeten smoothies, coffee, or tea. You can also use it in baking, adjusting properly for liquid levels, or drizzle over cereal and yogurt. It has a similar level of sweetness to agave, so substitute 2/3 cup yacon to 1 cup sugar.
Glycemic Index: 1

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