6 Natural Alternatives to Sugar

For those who have a strong sweet tooth but still want to enjoy a healthy diet, there is great news. There are a whole variety of natural sweeteners available – some new to the Western diet, and some old favorites – that avoid both the risks associated with refined sugar (weight gain, diabetes) and those associated with artificial sweeteners like aspartame (cancer, neurological issues). Below, six of the best natural sweeteners are discussed.

Stevia

The leaves of this plant, which is native to South America and has been used there as a sweetener for centuries, is actually 300 times sweeter than sugar …read more