Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Health Benefits of Xylitol as a Sugar Substitute

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has numerous health benefits that include preventing cavities, gingivitis, and bacteria buildup and prevents ear infections. Xylitol is good for diabetics since the body doesn’t use insulin to metabolize it and it has a low glycemic index. Warning: Even a small amount of xylitol can be fatal for dogs, so be careful with it.