So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, January 18, 2010

Got a Sweet Tooth but Don't like What's Available? Try Sugar Alternatives

By Esther George

Everyone knows it's unhealthy to eat too much sugar, but sometimes, substitute sugar alternatives like aspartame or Splenda can cause their own problems. Yes, these things are not caloric, but because they are chemically based, some people can't tolerate them. In addition, it's not yet known just what long-term effects these sweeteners may have.

High fructose corn syrup, too, is undesirable in large amounts in your daily diet, but if you do not want to consume the above mentioned chemical sugar alternatives and heap on the sugar or high fructose corn syrup when your sweet craving hits then what are your other choices?

One of the best substitutes to sugar is honey. Honey is natural, tastes good and includes trace amounts of vitamins as well as it has bactericide attributes. The only issue is honey in its liquid form can be tricky to keep without it crystallizing. This makes it difficult to use without an elaborate process of returning it back to its liquid form for use in you cooking, baking or beverages. The liquid form of honey is also messy due to its glueing nature.

Due to this, a better substitute sugar alternative that yet has a lot of honey's advantageous properties without the storing issues come in the shape of organic honey crystals. Organic honey crystals give you all the benefits and sweetness of honey, but in an arid or dry form that's simple to use and keep.

How do you utilize organic honey crystals as a sugar substitute?

Just like crystallized sugar, organic honey crystals can be used whatever food item you prepare, cook, or bake as well as in your beverages. They store just like how you would keep your sugar and so there is no worry about having to save gigantic tubs of honey for your use. Easy measure on a one-is-to-one proportion just as you would with sugar. Organic honey crystals are used for any item that you would ordinarily utilize sugar for.

A healthier alternative to sugar

In addition, healthy organic sugars like organic honey crystals can be a healthy alternative to refined sugars even for type 2 diabetics, when used in moderation. Of course, anyone suffering from type 2 diabetes should check with his or her healthcare practitioner before using this or any other type of sweetener. (Along the same lines, babies under one year should never be given honey or organic honey crystals, since there is a slight risk of contracting food poisoning this way; anyone over the age of one year should be able to use these and other honey-based sweeteners without any risk of food poisoning.)

Beyond all of this, though, using organic honey crystals as a sugar substitute simply gives you a great taste with honey sweetness, without all the fuss and muss. Easy to use and store, you can give your family great taste and even a little bit of nutrition besides with this sugar substitute. Give organic honey crystals a try and see if they don't make your life a little sweeter.

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