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Why Xylitol is a Good Keto Sugar-Free Sweetener

The science-y stuff: Xylitol is a type of sugar alcohol (that is, a sugar where the hydroxyl group has been replaced by a carbon-carbon double bond), and it is found in many fruits and vegetables. It is also one of the main sugars in vegetables such as strawberries. Xylitol is extensively used in baking, since it has a low glycemic index (meaning it doesn’t cause a quick spike in blood sugar) and is not metabolized (or broken down) in the …

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Why you Should Never Eat Light Ice Cream

Ice cream is delicious, but it’s not the healthiest snack. In fact, most of the time, ice cream is the worst of all the dairy products. Since it’s so tempting to eat ice cream, it’s easy to waste your calories on it. If you’re looking to lose some weight, then you should avoid eating it. If you’re not looking for weight loss, then you should eat it. Light ice cream is a food that contains almost no fat — and …

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