Off Topic: Xylitol - Is it okay for a yeast-free diet?

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In a message dated 5/30/2004 4:35:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,

somma1970@... writes:

> Is xylitol okay as far as not

> feeding yeast? It tastes so much better to me than stevia.

I've been experimenting with xylitol after my dentist said it starves

bacteria in the mouth and thus prevents cavities, as well as ear infections. So

far

so good, it doesn't seem to aggravate yeast.

Nell

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Theresa,

While Xylitol is not recommended on SCD, both Stevia and xylitol are

recommended on yeast free diets. If you like xylitol better then go

for it. Xylitol also has many benefits. It is one of bacteria’s

natural enemies. Xylitol is also effective in FIGHTING yeast infections

in the mouth and nasal passage and preventing ear infections. It is

also thought to be a precursor to certain antioxidants. It inhibits

dental cavities by reducing plaque to protect the enamel. In fact, it

promotes the remineralization of the enamel by binding with calcium.

The antibacterial properties of xylitol help reduce gum disease and

mouth infections. Studies have consistently shown that chewing xylitol

gum regularly promotes an alkaline environment in which the damaging

and acidic bacteria responsible for tooth decay cannot survive. And

yes, it is used spoon for spoon like sugar.

On Sunday, May 30, 2004, at 01:22 PM, somma1970 wrote:

> I know stevia is okay for a yeast-free diet but we haven't been able

> to find a brand/form that we like.  Is xylitol okay as far as not

> feeding yeast?  It tastes so much better to me than stevia. 

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> Also, I understand that xylitol has a one to one ratio with sugar,

> i.e. 1 teaspoon xylitol equals 1 teaspoon sugar as opposed to stevia

> which is I think 200 times sweeter than sugar and hard to bake

> with.  Is this correct?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Theresa

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>So far so good, it doesn't seem to >aggravate yeast.

Same here. We are going well on it too.

Prue

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I found a stevia that is a blend we really like. It is mixed with lactose and

the combination of the two makes it less bitter and easier to manage. (The

ratio is 1/3 that of sugar.) I find it at a place called Trader Joes, but you

can also buy it on line at:

http://cvc4health.com/stevia2.html

Good luck,

Kari

Off Topic: Xylitol - Is it okay for a yeast-free diet?

I know stevia is okay for a yeast-free diet but we haven't been able

to find a brand/form that we like. Is xylitol okay as far as not

feeding yeast? It tastes so much better to me than stevia.

Also, I understand that xylitol has a one to one ratio with sugar,

i.e. 1 teaspoon xylitol equals 1 teaspoon sugar as opposed to stevia

which is I think 200 times sweeter than sugar and hard to bake

with. Is this correct?

Thanks,

Theresa