Question from Eve
Hi I was looking around at natural sweeteners that I can buy, that will be beneficial to me and still safe for diabetics, when I came across Molasses Granules. I researched them some but couldn’t find out if they are safe for diabetics. Do you happen to know?
Thanks,
Eve
Debra’s Answer
Molasses does make blood sugar rise, and the granulated form moreso than the liquid form.
Keep in mind that what you eat with any sweetener will affect the effect it has on your blood sugar. Eating sweets with protein or fat will slow the blood sugar spike as will eating the sweetener in a smaller amount.
The best sweeteners for diabetics are stevia, agave, and oligofructose and maybe xylitol. You should try a teaspoon of any sweetener you want to use and test your blood sugar to see how your own body responds.
