Safer sugar sources
While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and doctors are warning about the types of sugars to avoid, there are some safe alternatives available. According to Hungry for a Change’s website, hungryforchange.tv, here is a list of “sugar alternatives” with some nutritional claims made by the website.
n Coconut Palm Sugar: This type of sweetener is also good for diabetics because of its low glycemic index which means that the body will not experience a sugar rush with a crash later on.
n Stevia: This sugar alternative is calorie free and is rated low on the glycemic index which means it is good for diabetics and people counting their calories.
n Raw honey: The website encourages people to purchase raw honey instead of processed honey because the health benefits are removed during the processing.
n Molasses: Hungry for Change says, “Blackstrap molasses is perhaps the most beneficial and is a good source of iron and calcium.”
n Artichoke Syrup: The website says that research has been conducted that has found this type of sweetener to help improve gastrointestinal health and calcium absorption.
n Lucuma Powder: According to Hungry for Change, this sweetener is a healthy alternative for diabetics and is a good sweetener for breastfeeding women.