Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images If you are battling cancer, the healthiest option is to limit your intake of conventional sugar or sugar substitutes. This is not to say that you must eat bland food, either, because some natural sweeteners are actually healthy for you. Refined sugars or an excess of certain unrefined sugars may oxidize your body, which is not good if you are healing from cancer, so, if you must eat it, use it sparingly. Stevia Stevia is a sugar substitute derived from a sweet-tasting herb. Stevia is actually known to have antioxidant qualities, which help to prevent and fight cancer. The way it is derived determines how healthy and natural it is. Certain stevia brands are made using a simple water-based method of extracting the sweetness from the herb, while other brands like Truvia and PureVia are chemically extracted and contain rebaudioside A or "reb-A." The Dr. Oz Show recommends you steer clear of any chemical ingredients for optimal health, so you may want to purchase naturally derived stevia brands that are available at most health food stores and online. Sponsored Links Read more: livestrong/article/319505-natural-sugars-that-are-safe-for-cancer-patients/#ixzz2YoQfCwhq
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:07:45 +0000
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