7 Alternatives To Refined Sugar
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9 Mar 2025
Refined sugar is bad for your health as it leads to weight gain, heart disease, and other health problems.
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Here are 7 alternatives to sugar that can satisfy your sweet tooth:
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Stevia: A natural sweetener that is calorie-free and much sweeter than sugar.
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Honey: Raw, unprocessed honey can be used as sugar alternative for its antimicrobial properties, vitamins, and minerals.
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Dates: Whole dates or date paste provide natural sweetness along with fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
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Coconut sugar: Made using coconut palm sap, coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.
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Banana puree: It is a wholesome substitute for sugar to be used in baking or while making smoothies.
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Maple syrup: It is a great alternative for sugar as it contains antioxidants and minerals like zinc and manganese.
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Monk fruit extract: Made from monk fruit, this zero-calorie sweetener does not spike blood sugar levels.
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