Health & Nutrition

4 Sugar Alternatives That Are Actually Good For You

4 Sugar Alternatives That Are Actually Good For You

Did you know that there are many other healthier alternatives to sugar that are acutally GOOD for you? I’ve rounded up my top 4 natural and sweet sugar replacers that are going to get you out of energy dips and sugar cravings into a whole new you.

We’ve all read the news or recent studies enough to know that certain things are bad for you one day and great for you the next – red wine, the internet, painkillers… It can be hard to know what to believe with such an overwhelming amount of information out there. Sugar is no exception. Sugar has always been one that sits on the good list and bad list so it’s no wonder most people find it hard to truly know and understand the dangers of sugar. Sugar has been linked to various health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, so its best we start avoiding the white refined sugar that we find everywhere.  

So what kind of sugar should you eat?

,

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

,
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Need an excuse to eat chocolate pudding? Look no further! This Selenium rich pudding is a delicious simple breakfast recipe or yummy for dessert when topped with berries, granola or fresh figs! 

Serves 4

,

Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

,
Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

When you are looking for a healthy, easy, tasty snack try these No Bake Lemon Cashew Energy Bites! Perfect to keep in the fridge and have handy for your busy days. 

Ingredients:

  •  1 cup cashews
  •  1 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Sugar by Any Other Name

Sugar by Any Other Name

Sugar by Any Other Name

You know by now that sugar is something you should be having less of. So you’re checking the ingredient labels on your favorite packaged foods. That’s smart. But beware; ingredient lists can be far from forthcoming with the actual ingredient.

Just because SUGAR isn’t at the top of the list—and it likely won’t be—doesn’t mean whatever food or beverage you’re perusing isn’t packed with it.

Sugar Has Many Names!

Sugar comes in many different forms, and in many different levels of unhealthy. You may be surprised to find huge amounts of it in foods specifically labeled as “healthy” or “low fat” or “sugar free” like yogurt or energy bars.

You will find forms of sugar listed by up to 61 different names on various packages and labels. YES 61!