05/26/2026
Sweeten smarter ✨
I only sweeten with allulose and monk fruit — NEVER cane sugar, agave, or syrups 🚫🍭
Why? Because hidden sugars are everywhere today, and the average American consumes about 71g of added sugar daily 😳
👉 Women should aim for no more than 24g/day
👉 Men should aim for no more than 36g/day
🍈 Allulose is a rare sugar naturally found in small amounts in foods like figs and raisins. It tastes very similar to sugar but has minimal impact on blood sugar and insulin levels.
🌱 Monk fruit comes from a small fruit native to Asia and gets its sweetness from natural antioxidants called mogrosides — with zero sugar and zero glucose spike.
At home, I use allulose to sweeten my homemade granola 🥣 and monk fruit works beautifully in frosting and icing for cakes 🎂
For anyone focused on metabolic health, weight management, longevity, or diabetes prevention — these are two of the best sweetener options available.
The biggest thing? Start reading labels 👀 Hidden sugars are showing up everywhere from “healthy” snacks to sauces and dressings.
Food as medicine starts with awareness 💚