Stevia in Your Coffee: What to Know About Sweeteners and Blood Sugar
EP386 with Dr. Mindy Pelz
You swapped sugar for stevia in your coffee. But what else is in your sweetener, and how does it fit into your health goals?
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz explores stevia, sugar cravings, and the ingredients hiding in sweetener blends. She also introduces allulose, a less familiar sugar alternative, and discusses a small study examining its effects on blood sugar and insulin.
The conversation goes beyond choosing a sweetener. Dr. Mindy shares practical ways to gradually reduce sweetness, bring protein and fiber into your meals, and pay attention to your body’s response.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What to look for on stevia and other sweetener labels
Why Dr. Mindy is interested in stevia and blood sugar
How to reduce sugar in your coffee gradually
Why changing sweeteners alone won’t address every metabolic health concern
How your daily food choices fit into the bigger picture.
Listen to the full episode for Dr. Mindy’s approach to sweeteners, cravings, and your morning coffee.
Resources mentioned:
2023 study in the Journal of Functional Foods: Comparison of postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response of allulose when consumed alone or when added to sucrose.
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