Three Healthy Sugar Swaps

 

Three Healthy Sugar Swaps

Eating wisely is one of the most effective ways to combat the effects of type 2 diabetes. 

Sugar is in everything, and unfortunately, if we're not careful about the foods we eat, we can end up adding excessive amounts of refined sugar to our diet. Foods like yogurt and even salad dressings usually considered "health foods," are often known to contain added sugar.

Let's take a look at five healthy sugar swaps you can use in healthy baking and sweeten things like your morning cup of coffee or morning bowl of oatmeal.

Five healthy sugar swaps…

1. Raw honey. Raw honey is an excellent natural sweetener and contains added health benefits, unlike processed sugar. Raw honey has impressive antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it a great food to support your immune health. You can use raw honey in your baking recipes instead of refined sweeteners, drizzle it over your oatmeal, or stir it into your morning tea.

2. Pure maple syrup. Pure maple syrup is another great sugar alternative because it contains vitamins and minerals and tastes great when used in healthy baking recipes. Try using pure maple syrup instead of refined table sugar when making treats like muffins or sweeten a bowl of unsweetened yogurt.

3. Stevia. Stevia is another natural sweetener that comes with the benefit of zero carbohydrates. A little goes a long way when it comes to using stevia in your recipes and is an ideal choice for anyone looking to stay away from sweeteners containing added sugar.

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