Comments on: Yacon Syrup http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/ Your Natural Health Critic Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:34:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: JP http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-6005 JP Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:12:04 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-6005 Szy, I can't give you exact figures. But it appears that yacon contains a relatively high percentage of it's carbohydrates in the form of prebiotics such as FOS (fructooligosaccharides). This alone differentiates it from honey and maple syrup. http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?typ=fulltext&file=000155214 http://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614%2809%2900030-2/abstract Here's some basic information about prebiotics that I posted in the past: http://www.healthyfellow.com/226/prebiotics-and-probiotics/ Be well! JP Szy,

I can’t give you exact figures. But it appears that yacon contains a relatively high percentage of it’s carbohydrates in the form of prebiotics such as FOS (fructooligosaccharides). This alone differentiates it from honey and maple syrup.

http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?typ=fulltext&file=000155214

http://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614%2809%2900030-2/abstract

Here’s some basic information about prebiotics that I posted in the past:

http://www.healthyfellow.com/226/prebiotics-and-probiotics/

Be well!

JP

]]> By: szy http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-6002 szy Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:06:43 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-6002 I have tried yacon syrup and find is has a delightful fruity molasses flavor. I understand from everything I've read about it that the fructose in it does not react the way other fructose does and is low glycemic and safe for those with diabetes. What I cannot seem to find is just how the fructose content in yacon syrup actually compares (gram-wise) to other natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup, AND if this "different" kind of fructose reacts differently than the fructose/sugar in fruits and honey in the matter of promoting or feeding infection/cancer/cavities. Why can't I find this info anywhere??? Anyone know? I have tried yacon syrup and find is has a delightful fruity molasses flavor. I understand from everything I’ve read about it that the fructose in it does not react the way other fructose does and is low glycemic and safe for those with diabetes. What I cannot seem to find is just how the fructose content in yacon syrup actually compares (gram-wise) to other natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup, AND if this “different” kind of fructose reacts differently than the fructose/sugar in fruits and honey in the matter of promoting or feeding infection/cancer/cavities. Why can’t I find this info anywhere??? Anyone know?

]]> By: JP http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-2962 JP Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:50:07 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-2962 Thank you, John. :) Be well! JP Thank you, John. :)

Be well!

JP

]]> By: John http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-2958 John Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:14:11 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-2958 This is a really fantastic post enumerating many, if not all, of the potential health benefits of yacon. We've been promoting yacon in Canada, and I'm going to link back to this post in an upcoming blog entry on our site. Thanks for this informative article. This is a really fantastic post enumerating many, if not all, of the potential health benefits of yacon. We’ve been promoting yacon in Canada, and I’m going to link back to this post in an upcoming blog entry on our site. Thanks for this informative article.

]]> By: JP http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 JP Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:15:44 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-1798 Anne, Not that I know of. I think the lady involved also had some sort of an altercation with a police officer and some of her fellow shoppers. That's the part that crossed the legal/illegal line. :) Be well! JP Anne,

Not that I know of. I think the lady involved also had some sort of an altercation with a police officer and some of her fellow shoppers. That’s the part that crossed the legal/illegal line. :)

Be well!

JP

]]> By: anne h http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-1797 anne h Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:14:18 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-1797 Arrested for cutting in line. Never thought about it before, but I guess it's not really against the law, is it? Arrested for cutting in line.
Never thought about it before, but I guess it’s not really against the law, is it?

]]> By: JP http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-1776 JP Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:13:41 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-1776 Thanks, Bill! :) I've tried some of the NuNaturals products as well. Pretty tasty! At the moment, I'm using a stevia + FOS extract from Now Foods which contains organic ingredients. I agree with your last statement wholeheartedly. My dietary preferences have changed dramatically as I've shifted to a more whole-food based diet. For instance, tonight I had some sauteed Brussels sprouts and red wine as a snack! A few years ago, that would have been unheard of! Be well! JP Thanks, Bill! :)

I’ve tried some of the NuNaturals products as well. Pretty tasty!

At the moment, I’m using a stevia + FOS extract from Now Foods which contains organic ingredients.

I agree with your last statement wholeheartedly. My dietary preferences have changed dramatically as I’ve shifted to a more whole-food based diet. For instance, tonight I had some sauteed Brussels sprouts and red wine as a snack! A few years ago, that would have been unheard of!

Be well!

JP

]]> By: Dr. Bill Rawls http://www.healthyfellow.com/414/yacon-syrup/comment-page-1/#comment-1774 Dr. Bill Rawls Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:06:09 +0000 http://www.healthyfellow.com/?p=414#comment-1774 Interesting information! I order Stevia from a company called NuNaturals. Cool little company out of Oregon, they make some top notch products! I used to have quite a sweet tooth, but over the years have tried to substitute natural herbs & spices for the flavor of "sweet." It is amazing how much our taste buds will adapt over time! Interesting information! I order Stevia from a company called NuNaturals. Cool little company out of Oregon, they make some top notch products! I used to have quite a sweet tooth, but over the years have tried to substitute natural herbs & spices for the flavor of “sweet.” It is amazing how much our taste buds will adapt over time!

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