How Do You Know Good Sugars And Sugar Substitutes?
Every day we’re hearing more and more about the dangers of refined white sugar to our health. We have several options for sugar substitutes, but it’s difficult to know which ones are good for us. The following is a list of sources of natural sugar and sugar substitutes that are not processed, contain fewer calories and contain more nutrients than refined white sugar. If you’re a diabetic or on a special diet, ask your doctor before you start eating a sugar substitute. Think about stevia. This is a natural herbal sweetener. Stevia not only sweetens foods and drinks, but it also helps the body process other sugars by improving pancreatic functions. It can be bought in liquid or powdered forms. Since it’s been gaining in popularity, you can now find stevia in grocery stores and even some dollar stores. Stevia can leave a bitter aftertaste, so look for labels that indicate the stevia’s not bitter. You will need to use a lot less stevia than refined white sugar, so read conversion labels ca
