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Learn about four of the most-used sugar alternatives available. Don't get trapped into thinking sugar is the only way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Discover options that better suit your lifestyle and diet.
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THE TOP 4 NATURAL SUGAR ALTERNATIVES
LOOKING FOR SUGAR ALTERNATIVES?
As we discover the detrimental effects of regular table sugar, more and more people are searching for a healthier alternative to sugar.
#1: STEVIA
#1: STEVIA
South American herb
#1: STEVIA
South American herb One of the most
popular sugar substitutes
#1: STEVIA
South American herb One of the most
popular sugar substitutes
300x sweeter than sugar
#1: STEVIA
South American herb One of the most
popular sugar substitutes
300x sweeter than sugar
Contains no calories Doesn’t affect a
person’s glycemic levels
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Grown in the south US, Mexico, and South America
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Grown in the south US, Mexico, and South America
Contains calcium, iron, inulin, and other vitamins and minerals
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Grown in the south US, Mexico, and South America
Contains calcium, iron, inulin, and other vitamins and minerals
25% sweeter than sugar
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Grown in the south US, Mexico, and South America
Contains calcium, iron, inulin, and other vitamins and minerals
25% sweeter than sugar Can be used in cooking
and baking
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Grown in the south US, Mexico, and South America
Contains calcium, iron, inulin, and other vitamins and minerals
25% sweeter than sugar Can be used in cooking
and baking Agave nectar is suitable
for a raw food or vegan diet
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Usually substitute 3/4 cup of nectar for every 1 cup of sugar in a recipe
#2: AGAVE NECTAR
Usually substitute 3/4 cup of nectar for every 1 cup of sugar in a recipe
All other liquid ingredients should be reduced
#3: APPLE SAUCE
#3: APPLE SAUCE
Easy to find
#3: APPLE SAUCE
Easy to find Has 1/7 of the
calories contained in regular table sugar
#3: APPLE SAUCE
Easy to find Has 1/7 of the
calories contained in regular table sugar
1:1 substitute ration for sugar in a recipe
#3: APPLE SAUCE
Easy to find Has 1/7 of the
calories contained in regular table sugar
1:1 substitute ration for sugar in a recipe
Liquid ingredients should also be reduced to accommodate apple sauce
#4: HONEY
#4: HONEY
Contains antioxidants
#4: HONEY
Contains antioxidants Has antimicrobial
properties
#4: HONEY
Contains antioxidants Has antimicrobial
properties It even lowers
cholesterol levels and helps maintain or lose weight
#4: HONEY
Contains antioxidants Has antimicrobial
properties It even lowers
cholesterol levels and helps maintain or lose weight
50% sweeter than sugar
#4: HONEY
Allows you to substitute 1 cup of sugar with a 3/4 cup of honey
#4: HONEY
Allows you to substitute 1 cup of sugar with a 3/4 cup of honey
Can be added to baking goods, teas and adds flavor for cooking
“HEALTHIER” ALTERNATIVES
Sweeteners of any kind will probably never be classified as “healthy,” but that doesn’t mean we can’t look for sugar alternatives that provide sweetness without all of sugar’s baggage.
