Sugar And All its Sour Side Effects

When you ask someone what he or she knows about sugar, you generally get two responses - it's sweet, and it's bad for you. Yet in the average American diet, sugar is everywhere. And so are its effects. From rampant cavities to diabetes, many health issues can be traced to an overabundance of sugar in the diet.

The Effects of Sugar
Refined sugar foods typically contain little or no proteins, vitamins and minerals, forcing the body to leach these nutrients from body stores. But that’s not all. High-sugar diets:
 Dramatically affect insulin levels, which may lead to diabetes and actually turn on the genes that accelerate aging.
 Contribute heavily to elevated triglycerides, high cholesterol and obesity.
 Increase risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Sweeten Your Life with Xylitol
Nature's Sunshine's new xylitol-based products help you replace the harmful sugar in your life with an all-natural, healthful alternative. Discovered in 1891, xylitol is supported by over 1,500 scientific studies and papers and is approved by the FDA and the World Health Organization. Its low glycemic index of 7 (table sugar has a glycemic index of 87) means that it has no significant effect on blood sugar or insulin production. Xylitol also contains 40 percent fewer calories than regular sugar and fewer carbohydrates, making it perfect for fighting the war on obesity. New studies also suggest that xylitol actually helps suppress appetite.*

Xylitol also provides tremendous oral health benefits. Bacteria in the mouth break down regular sugar for food, resulting in the production of tooth-destroying acid. But bacteria can't break down xylitol. Regular xylitol consumption has shown a reduction in plaque buildup, gum disease and cavities.


Bring Something Sweet Home for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time to share with others, and many people host parties and other gatherings for their friends and neighbors. Rather than offer high-sugar snacks and goodies at your gatherings, with Nature’s Sweet Life xylitol products, you can give them a sweet treat that is actually good for them.



Xylitol Chocolate Bars
During the holidays, you can find chocolate just about everywhere you look. But you've never seen it like this. Packed with heart-healthy nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds, vitamin E, Co-Q10, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid, our raspberry flavored Dark Chocolate Cardio Bar is more than a sweet snack. Our Dark Chocolate Calcium Crunch Bar is fortified with magnesium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s loaded with toasted flax seeds and crisp rice along with 35 percent of the daily value of calcium. As they're sweetened with low-calorie, low-carb, all-natural xylitol, you can indulge in this savory treat without feeling guilty.

Xylabrite Toothpaste

When you ask someone what he or she knows about sugar, you generally get two responses - it's sweet, and it's bad for you. Yet in the average American diet, sugar is everywhere. And so are its effects. From rampant cavities to diabetes, many health issues can be traced to an overabundance of sugar in the diet.

The Effects of Sugar
Refined sugar foods typically contain little or no proteins, vitamins and minerals, forcing the body to leach these nutrients from body stores. But that’s not all. High-sugar diets:
 Dramatically affect insulin levels, which may lead to diabetes and actually turn on the genes that accelerate aging.
 Contribute heavily to elevated triglycerides, high cholesterol and obesity.
 Increase risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Sweeten Your Life with Xylitol
Nature's Sunshine's new xylitol-based products help you replace the harmful sugar in your life with an all-natural, healthful alternative. Discovered in 1891, xylitol is supported by over 1,500 scientific studies and papers and is approved by the FDA and the World Health Organization. Its low glycemic index of 7 (table sugar has a glycemic index of 87) means that it has no significant effect on blood sugar or insulin production. Xylitol also contains 40 percent fewer calories than regular sugar and fewer carbohydrates, making it perfect for fighting the war on obesity. New studies also suggest that xylitol actually helps suppress appetite.*

Xylitol also provides tremendous oral health benefits. Bacteria in the mouth break down regular sugar for food, resulting in the production of tooth-destroying acid. But bacteria can't break down xylitol. Regular xylitol consumption has shown a reduction in plaque buildup, gum disease and cavities.


Bring Something Sweet Home for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time to share with others, and many people host parties and other gatherings for their friends and neighbors. Rather than offer high-sugar snacks and goodies at your gatherings, with Nature’s Sweet Life xylitol products, you can give them a sweet treat that is actually good for them.



Xylitol Chocolate Bars
During the holidays, you can find chocolate just about everywhere you look. But you've never seen it like this. Packed with heart-healthy nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds, vitamin E, Co-Q10, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid, our raspberry flavored Dark Chocolate Cardio Bar is more than a sweet snack. Our Dark Chocolate Calcium Crunch Bar is fortified with magnesium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s loaded with toasted flax seeds and crisp rice along with 35 percent of the daily value of calcium. As they're sweetened with low-calorie, low-carb, all-natural xylitol, you can indulge in this savory treat without feeling guilty.

Xylabrite Toothpaste

As part of an oral health program, xylitol may help create an unfriendly environment for harmful bacteria and may improve overall oral health. Baking soda and silica powder act as mild abrasives to clean and polish teeth, leaving them smooth and clean. XyliBrite is flavored with natural spearmint, cinnamon and anise, leaving your mouth fresh and minty. Does not contain fluoride or preservatives




Xylitol Mouthwash

Dentists recommend sugar-free mouthwashes as they do not promote the development of tooth decay.Nature’s Sweet Life® Mouthwash contains water, xylitol, vegetable glycerin, aloe vera gel, calcium lactate gluconate, natural peppermint flavor, menthol, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and grapefruit seed extract.
Floride and Alcohol Free






Xylitol Mints  

Nature's Sweet Life Mints are a simple, fabulous way to freshen your breath at social gatherings - or anytime -without damaging your teeth. Sugar-free and safe for diabetics, they help fight cavities while improving your breath. Available in two great flavors, Lemon and Peppermint.

Xylitol Gum
Offer Nature's Sweet Life Gum to your holiday visitors. Between meals, after snacks or anytime, Nature's Sweet Life Gum helps protect your mouth and promote a brighter, healthier smile. Available in refreshing Cinnamon and Spearmint flavors, it’s perfect both for children who don’t brush enough and for adults on the go.

Bake without Sugar
In Xylitol Bulk, Nature's Sweet Life gives you a healthy, delicious alternative to sugar that you can use every day. By replacing the sugar in your recipes with xylitol, you can eat, drink and enjoy your favorite foods and beverages with fewer calories and carbohydrates. In many recipes, xylitol can be used instead of sugar**. Xylitol has been given the FDA's safest rating as a food additive.

Other Benefits of Xylitol
• Increases glutathione production
• Decreases acid strength in the mouth

*King NA, Craig SA, Pepper T, Blundell JE, British J. Nut., 2005 Jun, 93 (6):911-5; Evaluation of the independent and combined effects of Xylitol and polydestrobe consumed as a snack on hunger and energy intake over 10 days.
**Replaces sugar in almost all recipes (heat stable). Use 50–75% of what recipe requires. Not recommended for pastries or hard candy.

Note: Xylitol, like chocolate, grapes and certain other foods, should not be consumed by pets .