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Splenda or other similar sugar substitutes work for cookies because of the short cooking time. When baked longer like in a cake, it disappears. I don't know the chemical reason for this, found it out by trying it. Banana bread with no sweetness just doesn't work.
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∙ 12y agoSugar (both white and brown) is made of glucose which causes problems for diabetics because their liver system do not produce insulin to drop down the glucose in their blood. Therefore, both brown and white sugar are no good for diabetics.
Diabetic can take fructose instead of glucose Or some kind of sweetener.
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∙ 12y agoThere is a herb called Stevia that tastes like sugar when you put a leaf or 2 into a up of water. It is perfectly harmless and without the hazards of sugar.
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diabetic friendly foods?
Diabetic friendly foods are low in carbs and fat. They should use a no calorie sugar substitute rather than white or brown sugar. Whole grains are better than white bread or pasta.
What diabetic food would make a good gift for a diabetic?
A diabetic is generally concerned with balancing sugar levels in their bloodstream. Therefore, a good diabetic food gift would generally be something that has either a low sugar count or a sugar substitute.
Can a borderline diabetic have artificial sugar?
It depends on the individual. For some susceptible/sensitive people (whether insulin resistant, borderline diabetic, or diabetic) even a sugar substitute can cause problems. If you are going to try a sugar substitute, use stevia rather than anything else.
What do you suspute brown sugar for?
I'm assuming that you meant substitute. To substitute white sugar for brown the formula is as follows: to replace one cup light brown sugar- mix one cup granulated sugar and one Tablespoon molasses. To substitute one cup dark brown sugar- mix one cup granulated sugar and two tablespoons molasses.
What are some of the diet meal plans for a sugar diabetic?
There are lots of cookbooks that specialize in diabetic cooking. The biggest thing involved is that you need to substitute certain ingredients (like sugar, for example) for something that is safe for a diabetic.
Can you substitute treacle for brown sugar?
no they are very different brown sugar is regular white sugar with the addition of molasses
What is the most poplular diabetic cheesecake recipe?
Diabetic cheesecake recipes range in variety and taste. The most popular diabetic cheesecake recipe is one that uses real nutrasweet as the sugar substitute, insuring that the diabetic keeps their sugar levels at the proper readings.
Could you substitute white sugar for brown sugar in a cinnamon roll recipe?
no
Can diabetics use this product?
I am a diabetic and this product is a very good sugar substitute that is safe for us diabetics.
When making oatmeal cookies what can I use to substitute for brown sugar?
Brown sugar can be substituted with white sugar with molasses added for the desired color.
What exactly is a diabetic pound cake recipe?
A diabetic pound cake recipe is a pound cake recipe that presumably substitutes the sugar in the normal cake recipe for Splenda or some other diabetic safe sugar substitute. There are many such recipes you can find on the web.
Are there good diabetic cake recipes?
There are many diabetic cake recipes - even ones that are in the Diabetic Cookbook that the American Heart Association prints for free. You can also substitute Splenda for sugar which is a good alternative.
