It’s Sugarless Saturday again! You do have a sweet tooth, don’t you? And it does get difficult getting rid of that sugar love. You don’t have to stop eating sweet stuff. Instead, you need to find ways to eat healthy sweet things. There are artificial sweeteners available, but do they do you any good at all? They don’t/ Why not try something natural and healthier? We bring you 6 alternatives which are not only healthy but are natural as well. Read on!
Honey
Also known as the sweeter than sugar substitute, honey is a great alternative to sugar. Honey is not only packed with a lot of vitamins, but it also has antimicrobial properties. It boosts the immune system, has high antioxidant content and promotes digestive health as well. Honey also balances the blood sugar levels and is antibacterial. Who wouldn’t want to replace the sugar jar with a bottle of honey?
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is another great alternative to sugar. No, we aren’t talking about those used to coat your pancakes. Those devils are packed with artificial flavours and colouring. Also, they have high content of corn syrup in them. Pure maple syrup only has evaporated maple tree sap. It is high and manganese and zinc, both of which are essential for the smooth functioning of the immune system. Add it to your pancake, to homemade ice cream or anything else you like. Maple syrup is easily available online and in grocery stores as well
Molasses
Molasses is another healthy alternative to sugar. Also, it is the most nutrient rich out of all the other sweeteners available. Molasses is the thick syrup produced when the sugar cane is refined to make actual sugar. However, unlike sugar, Molasses is healthy. It has a significant amount of iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 and magnesium. You can easily fins unsulphured molasses online.
Stevia
Another great sugar alternative is stevia. It is a calorie-free sweetener and is about a 100 times sweeter than sugar. It boasts of being the only safe calorie-free sweetener currently available. You can use it to make desserts and also put in your cup of tea and coffee. You can find products made from stevia online. You would want to go for the liquid extract than the powdered form since it is more beneficial and sweeter, of course.
Date Sugar
The sweetest alternative to sugar is date sugar. It is nothing but dates pulverized into powder form. It contains Vitamin A and B6, calcium and potassium, which is essential for the human body. It is a great way to sweeten your desserts. However, you would not use it in your cup of coffee or tea since it does not really melt. When baking make sure you only use two thirds of the amount of sugar you would use, since it is very sweet.
Coconut Sugar
You love coconut and its produce, don’t you? You will love coconut sugar too. Coconut sugar not only contains calcium, iron, potassium and zinc but is also high in antioxidants. It also contains a fibre known as inulin, which slows glucose absorption. This makes it a great sugar substitute for diabetics. It is great for baking, however, you may want to add a little more than required to your cup of coffee or tea to make it actually sweet.
Enjoy your sugarless Saturday with these healthy alternatives to Sugar. It’s time to say goodbye to sugar.
