One of the best alternative sweeteners, the Health Connection Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is extracted from plants and fruits that are natural xylan-rich sources.  It is even produced by the human body during normal carbohydrate metabolism. One of the best things you can do for your health and that of your loved ones, is to switch from conventional refined sugars to natural alternatives – which is easy to do with Xylitol as it has the same sweetness and bulk as sucrose but with 40% less calories and no aftertaste.