The Quick Answer
Yes. Natural sweeteners are paleo.
Why Are Natural Sweeteners Paleo?
High quality, naturally occurring forms of sweeteners, including raw honey, 100% pure maple syrup, coconut nectar, blackstrap molasses, and stevia extract, are traditional, healing foods that have been used to add sweetness to unprocessed foods, boosting the taste and appeal of many nutrient-dense foods, for thousands of years. In addition to improving taste, some natural sweeteners actually have health benefits of their own, helping to boost immunity and fight off infection, and help with skin irritations, for example. Some contain ...
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Is Diet Soda Paleo?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions here at the Ultimate Paleo Guide relating to artificial sweeteners. In particular, lots of you have been asking whether or not diet soda can be considered paleo.
If you just want the short and sweet answer, I’ll sum it up for you right now. NO, diet soda is not considered paleo. So there you have it. End of the article. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I kid, I kid. I wouldn’t feel right if I just told you that diet soda isn't paleo and just left you with that.
What We'll Cover
In the rest of this article, I will explain why diet soda is not paleo and why you shouldn't drink it regardless of ...
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