Sugar Alternatives

These are some of my favorite

Healthy Sugar Alternatives

Honey

Pure Maple Syrup

Dates

Coconut Sugar

Unpasturized Raw Honey-The list of benefits to our health goes on and on. Being a good source of antioxidants, antibacterial and anti fungal, and full of phytonutrients(compounds found in plants that protect the plant from harm).

Pure Maple Syrup-High in antioxidants, and full of nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

Dates-High in the three antioxidants flavonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acid, as well as full of nutrients, dates are a very versatile alternative to high processed sugars.

Coconut Sugar-Contains over 16 amino acids and multiple B vitamins. Having a low glycemic index coconut sugar *could* be a good alternative for diabetics.

While these are much healthier alternatives to the processed white sugars, corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup, we must eat them accompanied by a diet high in fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy complex carbohydrates.

As always, none of this is medical advice. Please do your own research, consult with your doctor, and do what works for you.