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Sugar Free Candy

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A person looking for sugar free candy may do so for any number of reasons, they may be on a diet, have an allergy, be diabetic or as times change they may being looking for a less expensive option. Sugar free sweetening alternatives are often cheaper for candy manufacturers to use. That means that it is becoming more economical for many candy companies to offer sugar substitutes in candy and to pass on the savings to consumers. Sugar free candy has the same great taste as sugar filled candy but of course without some of the unwanted side effects that come with over-indulgence or medical issues. If that’s you, fear not, sugar alternatives are available for every type of sugar free candy and that includes chocolate.

The biggest concern about sugar is of course for diabetics and those with allergies. These are people who simply cannot afford to eat sweet treats. Diabetes is a disease which creates insulin imbalances in the body which cannot tolerate ingestion of glucose, the natural sugar found in sugar cane, because of already high blood sugar levels. This is different from a sugar allergy. Sugar allergy or intolerance carries with it the same risks as any food allergy and is dependant upon the severity of the allergy and the individual sufferer. Consuming sugars (maybe one type, maybe several) can lead to rashes, itching, watery eyes and all of the symptoms that allergies can throw at a person. Like diabetics these people must stay away from sugar.

Others want to reduce their sugar intake for dietary reasons; it may be that a person is trying to knock off a few pounds or is just attempting to live a healthier lifestyle (although natural sugars are good for you in moderation). Sugar intake associated with healthy eating is approximately 70 grams of added sugar per day. Those wanting to lose weight can reduce that amount of intake further by consuming products that are either sugar free or which contain sugar substitutes.

Whichever of the situations above you find yourself in, the good news is that you do not have to give up one of the great joys in life; you can still enjoy sweet treats without threatening your health. In fact candy producers are so aware of the needs of those with these conditions/lifestyle choices that there is virtually every type of candy available in a sugar free version. A few excellent suggestions follow.

Try Hershey’s sugar free milk chocolate bars, with or without almonds, to satisfy a chocolate craving. Sugar free gum is very popular and often designed to clean teeth and freshen breath as well. Some highly recommended brands include Dentyne ice gum, Altoids sugar free gum tins, Ice Breakers ice cubes sugar free gum and Eclipse sugar free gum. For good old candy satisfaction in sugar free candy alternatives, try out sugar free Haribo gummy bears, sugar free IBC root beer candy, sugar free peanut butter bars or any of the sugar free candy favorites like lollipops, mints, gummi sour candy and almond butter toffee.

Gummy Bear Colors Personality Profiles 


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Yellow is warm like sunshine and represents hope and happiness. Everyone has a favorite color of gummy bears candy so the question is does your favorite gummy colored candy reflect your personality or is it just coincidence? The following information about colors will help you to decide. Yellow, in addition to that already said, is also the most joyful psychological color, it instills a sense if well being and optimism for the future. It is also said that yellow generates energy and creative thought. So in theory yellow colored candy gummy bear lovers may reflect these wonderful and bright features in their personalities.

Red gummy bears are a whole different colored candy story. Red is passionate, vivacious and exciting. Red also represents beauty and comfort. If colored candy gummy bears can predict personality then red gummy bear lovers would surely be lovers of luxury, beauty and divinity. Orange gummy bears must then represent those who represent the best of everything lively, extreme and passionate because they are of course a combination of both these vivacious colors. It may not be purely coincidental then, that one can readily purchase packets of gummy bears with red, yellow and orange gummies only.

Blue gummy bears lovers may be equally happy but are probably more grounded. It is the color of calm, introspect and constancy like the sky and the sea. Blue is also the color of royalty and yet it is a steady and fulfilling color. Purple gummy bears are of course a combination of red and blue which surely indicates an interesting personality for those who choose these treats as their colored candy of choice. Passionate and grounded surrounded by beauty and comfort (royalty even); a spectacular colored candy combination.

What can we say then of those who most enjoy the rich yet colorless colored flavors of black and white gummy bears? Odd’s are that it’s better than you thought. Black is powerful and authoritative. Despite all of the sinister color connotations often associated with black as a color (or lack of) it is actually a peaceful meditative color. Black is also of course the color of sophistication. White is pure and clear, the color of simplicity and peace. White is clean and uncomplicated, a straight-up you know what your getting and what your getting is good kind of color. In that light both black and white seem pretty all right, and isn’t it interesting that many whose first choice in colored candy is black will choose white as their second choice and visa versa.

Other colored candy gummy bears available with equally tasty but less definite color connotations include green, panda, chocolate, swirly, anise, cinnamon, sour, peach and techno gummy bears. And for those who enjoy nothing more than a packet of multi-colored gummy bear candy, you must represent the generalist, the person who is above all fair, the epitome of moderation and equal representation. You are the well rounded diplomat of candy colored flavored gummies!