Throw out those artificial sweeteners…stock up on maple syrup and stevia!
It almost sounds too good to be true! Researchers at the University of Rhode Island recently found that previously undiscovered substances in maple syrup can stimulate insulin release and increase the sensitivity of fat cells to insulin—reducing the risk for diabetes.
Containing 13 antioxidant compounds, maple syrup also appears more effective at stalling the growth of cancerous cells than blueberries or broccoli. Another study at the University of Quebec shows that this natural sweetener fights lung and prostate cancers—as well as brain, breast, and colon cancer, though to a lesser extent.
Other recent research reports that stevia, an herb known for its intense sweetness (250 to 300 times sweeter than sugar), also fights diabetes and cancer, as well as inflammation and high blood pressure.
Dr. Ann Louise’s Take:
How sweet it is! Finally, there is some good news about natural sweeteners that not only taste great but may also help prevent breast cancer and adult-onset diabetes.
Just be sure to reach for 100 percent pure maple syrup—instead of Aunt Jemima and other overly processed wanna-be syrups. Real maple syrup is so concentrated, though, that you may want to dilute it with 1 to 2 ounces of water first. Still, this natural sweetener provides a hefty dose of manganese, an essential cofactor in antioxidant defenses and energy production, plus zinc, which like manganese, helps to support your immune system.
Because stevia contains no calories, I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to lose weight, fight diabetes, or control candidiasis and parasites. While 30 times sweeter than sugar, stevia doesn’t raise insulin levels the way other sweeteners do.
For Fast, Effective, Safe Weight Loss
That’s why I included stevia in Fat Flush Body Protein, which satisfies your sweet tooth while stabilizing blood sugar. With 67% of Americans overweight or obese—both linked to cancer and diabetes—most people need an effective weight loss protocol.
In an in-house clinical trial, the Smoothie Shakedown proved to be just that kind of safe, effective program. It works fast, too, with women in our test group shedding between 5 and 20 pounds in just 2 weeks!
Basically, you mix 1 scoop of Fat Flush Body Protein with 1 cup of fruit, 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil, and 8 ounces of water or cran-water in a blender to make a healthy smoothie—and then drink 2 a day, along with a nutritious dinner (or lunch if you like your larger meal earlier in the day). Should you find yourself still hungry, simply enjoy another smoothie.
Since you’re eating every 4 hours, this weight loss plan is as safe as it is effective. And it’s inexpensive—costing less than $15 including food. Find more on the program at smoothieshakedown.com.
Sources:
Smoothie Shakedown
Get the Sugar Out
https://professional.diabetes.org/News_Display.aspx?TYP=9&CID=77380
www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/03/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19000919
