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Many Uses of Xylitol


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If you have a sweet tooth, xylitol can be a healthier alternative.If you have a sweet tooth, xylitol can be a healthier alternative.Xylitol is a polyol; a sugar alcohol. It is all natural, safe for diabetics and has many health benefits.Mostly, it is made from birch bark or corn. Beverly Vines-Haines and Charlotte Clary's co-founded company, Ice Chips Candy, uses only the birch bark Xylitol in order to avoid any chance of using Genetically Modified Corn (GMO).Charlotte joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the benefits of xylitol, as well as the journey of starting Ice Chips.Benefits of Xylitol:
Strengthens teeth
Reduces new tooth decay
Reduces cavity-causing bacteria
Inhibits growth of dental plaque
Stimulates saliva flow
Does NOT impact insulin levels
Contains zero net effective carbs
Delicious and satisfying
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