Natural sugar substitutes can be a great alternative to plain white sugar. They give you a sweet taste without spiking your blood glucose or insulin levels. Sustained high levels of blood glucose and insulin overtime can lead to insulin resistance and eventual diabetes. Erythritol was touted as a great natural sugar substitute when it first came out but now new research is pointing to potential health risks of using it.
Why Am I So Bloated?-Top 12 Most Common Causes and Solutions
Bloating is a very common clinical complaint that we naturopathic doctors see in functional medicine practice. Its manifestations are varied and having a skilled understanding of all the potential root causes is key to successful treatment. Most conventional doctors overlook the varied potential causes of this common symptom and treat symptomatically. Finding a skilled practitioner well versed in functional gastroenterology is essential for proper resolution of this uncomfortable symptom.