HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO REFINED SUGAR

Stevia

Human and animal research indicates that replacing sugar with stevia may help prevent weight gain and reduce blood sugar levels.

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Sugar alcohols

Sugar alcohols, also known as polyols, are a type of carbohydrate naturally found in fruits and vegetables.

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Monk fruit sweetener

Even though monk fruit is about 300 times sweeter than table sugar, it doesn’t contain calories. Because monk fruit doesn’t have any calories or affect blood sugar levels, it may promote weight loss and improve blood sugar levels.

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Allulose

It has 70% of the sweetness of table sugar and provides just 0.2 calories per gram. Unlike many other zero and low calorie sweeteners, allulose closely mimics the taste of regular sugar.

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Dates

Dates are the dried fruits of the date palm tree. These sweet, chewy fruits are an excellent alternative to refined sugar and offer several health benefits.

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