Sweet Tooth? 5 Alternatives To Sugar!
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 15th, 2023
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Added sugar is one of the main reasons for a number of diseases including heart disease, obesity and more. Substitute your regular sugar with a few natural sweeteners to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. Here are 5 alternatives to sugar!
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Pureed Fruits
The dietary fiber present in raw fruits aids in digestion and slows down sugar metabolism. Eating fiber-rich foods can also help you reduce your total caloric intake and lower your risk of heart disease.
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Coconut Sugar
Removed from the sap of coconut palm, it contains minerals including iron, zinc, calcium and potassium. Additionally, it has a lower glycemic index than that of sugar.
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Honey
Produced by honeybees, it has phenolic acids and flavonoids that have antioxidant properties, which can help guard against inflammation, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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Maple Syrup
Made from the sap of maple trees, it contains both antioxidants and minerals such as calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese.
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Monk Fruit Sweetener
It is extracted from monk fruit and contains zero calories, significantly sweeter than sugar. Although it contains fructose and glucose, it also contains mogroside, which is what provides its sweetness.
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