What sugar substitutes are the healthiest?

Here are some sugar substitutes that will satisfy your palate and help you stay healthy:

1. Raw Honey:

 First we want to make sure it says raw on the label or we get it from a local organic source. Honey is a natural food and it has amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that help and support the bodies systems. Now just because it is healthy doesn't mean you go crazy and eat everything with honey on it. One tablespoon daily should be all you need. It has been shown to decrease allergy symptoms for people who get the honey locally. This is because the pollen is local and the body can adapt to it. In fact, research in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology tested this theory and discovered that pre-seasonal use of birch pollen honey helped people with birch pollen allergies by lowering total symptoms by 60 percent. 

2. Stevia:

 You may want to use this on a regular basis. If you have blood sugar issues, over weight or have diabetes this is a good substitute for you. It has zero calories and comes from a plant so it is natural. Green leaf stevia is the best. Make sure any stevia you get is not a GMO product. There are some out there. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements performed on diabetic rats found stevia improved diabetic symptoms and insulin reactions after 30 days of stevia consumption. If you are trying to find a diet plan that works for you visit https://prodiets.org/nutrisystem-vs-jennycraig/. (4) Again, don't go crazy with this stuff. Moderation is always the key to health. Just a few drops in tea or morning drink should be fine. 

3. Dates:

 Just like raisins, apricots, other dried fruit and pineapple juices these are sweet but a healthy alternative to some of the foods out there. They are high in fiber, potassium and other vitamins and minerals. Now in terms of phytochemicals that heal the body, honey is the highest, but in terms of actually vitamins and minerals and fiber content dates are the highest. That fiber actually slows down sugar absorption. Dates are good to use in baking and there are plenty of ice cream recipes out there too. The potassium in dates is great for flushing out toxins and balancing electrolytes in the body. It is a great source for athletes to take for keeping the electrolytes even. Dates have also been shown to decrease cholesterol, decrease constipation and boost energy. 

4. Coconut Sugar:

 It is full of potassium, electrolytes and nutrients. So if you’re looking for equal comparison to sugar that’s nontoxic, non-GMO, that your body’s going to be able to digest better, organic coconut sugar is the way to go. All of these substitutes are lower on the glycemic index than sugar. Regular table sugar scores 100 and many of these sweeteners score closer to a 50. This means your pancreas will thank you for not having to work double time. It puts you at a lower risk for diabetes. 

5. Maple Syrup:

 100 percent pure organic maple syrup is what to look for. Get grade B or even grade C that is USDA-certified organic. It is high on anti-oxidants and according Pharmaceutical Biology, pure maple syrup contains up to 24 different antioxidants. These antioxidants, in the form of phenolic compounds, are beneficial for reducing free radical damage that can cause inflammation and contribute to the formation of various chronic diseases like auto immune issues. 

So, before reaching for that table sugar, experiment with some of these…your body will thank you for it!

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