Al-Marsad newspaper: Today, Monday, the family doctor, Saud Al-Shehri, revealed the three best alternatives to “sugar” that do not raise insulin in the blood and maintain weight in the body; At the same time, he warns of two other types.
In a video clip posted on his Twitter account, Al-Shehri explained that the best alternative to sugar for a person who does not have diabetes and does not suffer from overweight is honey.
The family doctor added: If the person suffers from “diabetes” and wants to maintain his weight; It has three alternatives, the first of which is “Stevia sugar”, and it is distinguished by its green color, but some do not prefer it because of the taste.
Al-Shehri pointed out that the second alternative is “erythritol sugar”, which is equivalent to 70 percent of the sweetness of white sugar, while the third alternative is “monk fruit”; He described it as “sweeter than natural sugar.”
The family doctor confirmed that the three alternatives he proposed do not raise “insulin” in the blood, and advised against resorting to “yacon sugar” or “maple sugar”; Since it is close to white sugar and contains a percentage of it.
Al-Shehri concluded, that the best alternative to recommend is “erythritol sugar”, indicating that the appropriate amount for a person is 1 gram per kilo of body weight.