Best Sugar Substitute?

by Anonymous

What is the best sugar substitute?

Michelle says: That's a very good question. There are a lot of different sugar substitutes available these days. Some are healthy and others are not.

Artificial sweeteners and refined sweeteners are not healthy choices. They don't provide you with any nutritional value. What's worse is that they can damage your health in so many different ways. Read these two articles to learn the dangers of two very popular sugar substitutes:

Aspartame: Is It Really Safe?
The Real Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

Natural sweeteners make the very best sugar substitutes. They usually come with vitamin B which helps you digest the sugar in them. They also contain varying amounts of fiber and other nutrients. They do not put a strain on your body like refined sugars do.

There are many different (and delicious) options when it comes to natural sweeteners. You can choose from:

• raw honey


• sucanat


• blackstrap molasses


• stevia


• brown rice syrup


• raw agave syrup


• maple syrup


• dates


• figs


• raisins and other dried fruits

I'm a huge fan of variety, so I use all of these. What is the best one really depends on what you are sweetening. Each one has its own unique flavor and texture. For best results, choose a natural sweetener that compliments the flavor and texture of the dish you are making.

Have fun with it! Soon enough, you'll know what works best for you. Hope that helps!

Michelle

p.s. I've included some dessert recipes that are sweetened naturally on this page.