What are natural sweeteners?
Natural sweeteners are sweeteners that, as the name states, are derived from nature. These products can come in many forms. Some are liquid (such as agave nectar and fruit juice concentrate), some are powders (such as Sweet Fiber and Stevia), and some are quite thick like molasses (such as barley malt and actual molasses). And while store bought natural sweeteners aren’t exactly filled with lots of nutritional goodness, they do offer an alternative to sugar and artificial sugar substitutes. This can be of particular benefit to people who are trying to cut down on sugar consumption and are concerned about going the artificial route. Here is a list of some natural sugar substitute options, most of which can be found at your local grocery or health food store: Agave Nectar: This natural sweetener comes in liquid form and isn’t quite as thick as honey. Agave nectar does contain calories (about 20 per tsp.), but is thought to be low-glycemic. It is also very sweet, so you don’t need to use
