Here are a dozen healthy “sweeteners” that you may want to try as replacements for unhealthy processed sugar and high-calorie artificial sweeteners. These are just a handful of the healthy sources of sweet ingredients that Laura has identified, so you may want to look further on her website if you don’t find what you are looking for on this list. …
If you’re in the market for healthy, light food, and food that’s low in added sugar … then it’s good to know that starting with a Smoothie is a great way to take in a healthy dose of fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, however, smoothies can also be a sugar bomb. The challenge is then to figure out how to eliminate the added sugar in an otherwise healthy smoothie. Here’s the solution: a handy list of tips for how to make a smoothie without added sugar. …
Processed sugar has been linked to problems with diabetes, heart disease and obesity — so it is no surprise that the World Health Organization and other authorities on the subject recommend that everyone should reduce their sugar intake by at least half: no more than 25 grams of sugar daily. This has led to a booming market for substitute sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia. Here is a description of these three popular sweeteners to help you decide which one is the best for you. …