MOSCOW, Sep 27 Endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences Zukhra Pavlova told about the best sugar substitutes.According to the expert, it is safe to replace sugar in the diet with stevia, the extract of which is much sweeter than sugar, and its calorie content is zero. Pavlova noted that stevia does not participate in carbohydrate metabolism in the body, and is also heat-resistant and does not break down when cooked. «The main problem with stevia is to find your product. Just brewing is a so-so idea, you will get a liquid with a specific taste. syrups. Another important detail — make sure that there are no other additives in stevia — artificial sweeteners, fructose, etc. Then this product should be studied separately, «said the specialist in her Telegram channel. Pavlova added that stevia can be used in the preparation of any sweet food. It is suitable for cheesecakes, cakes and other confectionery products. Another good sugar substitute is erythrol. It's less sweet than stevia and also contains about 20 calories per 100 grams. According to Pavlova, erythrol is suitable for people who find stevia bitter. The doctor also noted that stevia and erythrol have two important advantages over sugar and other substitutes — they do not cause caries and bloating.
