— Linda Neuman

I don't use artificial sweeteners. And if you were at my last live event on sweeteners, you heard me say, and again, those of you who weren't here who are might interested in the topic can go and look at the event. It was really interesting if I do say so myself. The World Health Organization just came out with a warning on some of the sweeteners, the, let's not call them artificial sweeteners but non, they're really non sugar sugars and said they, they are not healthful and should not be used. And Dr. Michael Gregor nutrition facts.org, who I'm sure many of you listened to his video, his podcasts and his talks and so on, was a proponent, a fan of erythritol and recently, you know, certainly within this year said don't use it. Um, there have been instances of problems, cardiac events and stroke. So I don't use them. That doesn't mean you can't use them Linda, it's entirely up to you. But when I'm doing desserts for people who are diabetic, first of all my desserts are very small. I think that a small bit of something that's delicious with the plate filled out with healthful components like fruit and you and making sure there's fiber in the dessert and adding some spices which are very healthy spices and herbs goes a long way towards helping. I am not a medical doctor so this is my opinion, but I would give your friend a naturally sugar-free dessert like a baked or roasted apple or a poached pear or some dried fruit compote. That's what I would do. Linda,