Why do we crave sweets? Are there times when you absolutely crave chocolates,
candies, or cakes? The average American consumes well over 20 teaspoons of
added sugar on a daily basis, which adds up to an average of 142 pounds of sugar
per person, per year!1
That’s more than two times what the USDA recommends.
Below is information on natural sweeteners, all of which are less processed than
refined white sugar and create fewer fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Although
these sweeteners are generally safer alternatives to white sugar, they should still be
used in moderation.
Natural sweeteners can be found in health food stores and good supermarkets. Having a variety of these sweeteners in your kitchen will ensure that you have one for every need. Use organic sweeteners when possible. Be a food detective and check labels of processed food to see what type of sweetener is being used. There are many cereals, snack foods, soy and nut milks, and sauces that use these natural sweeteners in place of white sugar. Each natural sweetener is a preferred choice over white sugar, but nevertheless all sweeteners should be used in moderation.
Natural sweeteners can be used to replace processed sugar in any recipe, including breads, desserts, and sauces. They are a better option to sweeten beverages, breakfast cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, homemade granola, and other foods that you like with a touch of sweet. Here is a guide to substituting these products for processed sugar. The amount indicated is equivalent to 1 cup of white sugar.
View more information here
Free resource on Natural Sweeteners
Created by Eric Roberts Health Coach
2015/11/14
Natural sweeteners can be found in health food stores and good supermarkets. Having a variety of these sweeteners in your kitchen will ensure that you have one for every need. Use organic sweeteners when possible. Be a food detective and check labels of processed food to see what type of sweetener is being used. There are many cereals, snack foods, soy and nut milks, and sauces that use these natural sweeteners in place of white sugar. Each natural sweetener is a preferred choice over white sugar, but nevertheless all sweeteners should be used in moderation.
Natural sweeteners can be used to replace processed sugar in any recipe, including breads, desserts, and sauces. They are a better option to sweeten beverages, breakfast cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, homemade granola, and other foods that you like with a touch of sweet. Here is a guide to substituting these products for processed sugar. The amount indicated is equivalent to 1 cup of white sugar.
View more information here
Free resource on Natural Sweeteners
Created by Eric Roberts Health Coach
2015/11/14
