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Your article left out a very important chemical from the orange peel. D-Limonene (besides being an effective chemical for cleaning) this same chemical has a very strong healing effect on the lower esophageal sphincters (LES), which can be a problem causing GERD. We have used this extract in medical practice and when the LES is at fault, it seems to correct it. We have no knowledge how it does this.
This article misses an important point. We want to be using sweeteners that do not stimulate the need for insulin. Thus these sweeteners are diabetic safe, effective for weight loss and generally safe for prevention many sugar related diseases (that includes cancer).
Stevia is OK but not Truvia. Coconut Sugar is an almost 1 to 1 exchange for sugar, Xylitol mentioned in the article and a real favorite Light Agave Nectar (low glycemic). The last one is a hands down favorite but must say low glycemic on the label.
Honey is actually two sugars, the same that make up table sugar, sucrose. The only exception to honey is Manuka honey. Xylitol as a sugar alcohol made from the bitch tree is safe as is yacon syrup (mentioned by a previous member).
The whole idea here is get the "sweet fix" without the side effects and the effect on the need for insulin.
This article has left out two of the heaviest hitters for mild depression and anxiety.
For anxiety, even in competition with benzodiazepine drugs drugs, L-theanine has proven to be safer and in the long term more effective.
For light to mild depression a new form of GABA is amazing. This product is GABAtrol and we have seen results within 30 minutes. However, GABA by itself is ineffective.
Also what about Vitamin D3 for SAD?