Yacon syrup is a win win natural sweetener in my opinion. It contains sugars called fructoligosaccharides that are not digested by the body, so they don’t effect blood sugars in the way other natural syrups do, such as coconut nectar and maple syrup. Just a tablespoon or two of yacon syrup is enough to add that extra woo hoo! to a fruit crumble or baked fruit. Read more

If like me, you’re trying to keep sugar out of your diet, it isn’t just the dessert course that presents a challenge. Most breakfast choices are majorly sugar and carbohydrate laden, unless you go for the full English without the toast. Read more