{"id":22952,"date":"2021-05-25T16:04:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T16:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22952"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"healthiest-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthiest Sugar Substitutes: 9 Alternatives For Your Sweet Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#What_Is_Sugar\" >What Is Sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Why_Is_Sugar_Bad_For_You\" >Why Is Sugar Bad For You?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Can_Lead_To_Weight_Gain\" >Can Lead To Weight Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Affects_Metabolism\" >Affects Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Increases_Your_Risk_Of_Heart_Disease\" >Increases Your Risk Of Heart Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#May_Speed_Up_The_Skin_Aging_Process\" >May Speed Up The Skin Aging Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Increases_Your_Risk_of_Type_II_Diabetes\" >Increases Your Risk of Type II Diabetes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#What_Is_The_Healthiest_Sugar_Substitute\" >What Is The Healthiest Sugar Substitute?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Stevia\" >Stevia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Xylitol\" >Xylitol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Monk_Tree_Sweetener\" >Monk Tree Sweetener<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Coconut_Sugar\" >Coconut Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Erythritol\" >Erythritol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Honey\" >Honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Yacon_Syrup\" >Yacon Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Maple_Syrup\" >Maple Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Molasses\" >Molasses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever thought about what your tea or hot chocolate would taste like without a sweetener? Probably not as good. Sugar adds a sweet flavor to foods and drinks, making them delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overconsumption of sugar is not suitable for your health, but little amounts do no harm. The most commonly used type is refined sugar which is highly processed and contains plenty of empty calories. But what is the healthiest type of sugar to use instead of refined <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-does-sugar-do-to-your-body\/\">sugar<\/a>? Here are the top 9 healthiest sugar substitutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Sugar\"><\/span><b>What Is Sugar?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people think of sugar as the white or brown powder we add to hot chocolate or use to bake when sugar is actually a form of carbohydrate. Sugars are primarily divided into two subgroups &#8211; simple and complex sugars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple sugars, which are monosaccharides, are just 3 &#8211; glucose, galactose, and fructose. Complex sugars (disaccharides), on the other hand, are made by combining two of the simple sugars to form a complex carbohydrate. <\/span><b>Maltose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (glucose and glucose), <\/span><b>Lactose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (glucose and galactose), and <\/span><b>Sucrose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (glucose and fructose) are the most common complex sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/78\/4\/815S\/4690049\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long chains of monosaccharides are referred to as oligosaccharides. Starch is a glucose polymer and is the most abundant energy source for humans. Other substances such as sugar alcohol and glycerol may be sweet but do not fall under the classification of sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar is found naturally in a lot of food. For example, fructose is a simple sugar found in most fruits, vegetables, and even nuts, including mangoes, peaches, grapes, apricots, almonds, pistachios, lentils, and carrots. Also, lactose, a combination of glucose and galactose, is found in dairy products like milk or cheese and human breast milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined sugars come from the chemical extraction and processing of foods rich in sugars. Sugar cane and sugar beet are rich in sucrose and are mainly used to manufacture refined sugar. Grain is also malted to produce maltose. Also, corn starch is industrially converted to sugars to make corn syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use granulated sugar in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-matcha-or-green-tea-better-for-weight-loss\/\">tea<\/a>, coffee, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/9-essential-nutrients\/\">milk<\/a>, baking cakes, cookies, pies, or brownies. Added sugar refers to sugar removed from its source and added to foods during processing to enhance taste or shelf life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Food manufacturers add refined sugar to industrial food and drinks like yogurt, crackers, salad dressings, flavored milk, breakfast cereals, and soft drinks. These foods thus contain a lot of empty calories with little to no nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Sugar_Bad_For_You\"><\/span><b>Why Is Sugar Bad For You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overeating sugar is bad for you as it has many adverse health effects. And given the sweet taste of sugar and sugary foods, it is easy to overindulge. The average American consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/data-statistics\/added-sugars.html#:~:text=Americans%20should%20limit%20their%20added%20sugars&amp;text=Americans%202%20years%20and%20older,sugars%20(about%2012%20teaspoons).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC recommends that adults keep their daily intake of added sugars to less than 10% of their total calorie intake. For example, in a 2000 calories diet, only 200 calories (12 teaspoons) should come from added sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/data-statistics\/added-sugars.html#:~:text=Americans%20should%20limit%20their%20added%20sugars&amp;text=Americans%202%20years%20and%20older,sugars%20(about%2012%20teaspoons).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, children under the age of 2 should not consume any added sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is why eating too much sugar is bad for your health:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Lead_To_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Can Lead To Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of sugar can cause an increase in weight. Research shows that individuals who follow a diet high in sugar are more likely to suffer from obesity. Consumption of too much fructose alters lipid metabolism, increases insulin resistance, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">postprandial triglycerides, and hepatic lipogenesis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6959843\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affects_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Affects Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overeating sugar also has a negative impact on your body\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/\">metabolism<\/a>. Fructose in sugar causes a dysregulation in the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates. This effect results in increased fat and insulin storage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4822166\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increases_Your_Risk_Of_Heart_Disease\"><\/span><b>Increases Your Risk Of Heart Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-sugar consumption has been linked to the development of several conditions, including cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Research shows that very high sugar diets can result in inflammation, obesity, high blood pressure, increased blood sugar, and triglyceride levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4856550\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Speed_Up_The_Skin_Aging_Process\"><\/span><b>May Speed Up The Skin Aging Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrinkles are folds in your skin that naturally appear as you age, regardless of your health status. However, poor dietary choices can expedite the skin aging process. When sugar and protein in your body react, they form advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They play a vital role in the pathogenesis of skin aging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3583887\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increases_Your_Risk_of_Type_II_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>Increases Your Risk of Type II Diabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a direct link between excessive sugar intake and diabetes. High-sugar consumption can cause obesity which is a risk factor for diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4166864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Prolonged consumption of high amounts of sugar can cause insulin resistance that causes spikes in your blood sugar and increase the risk for diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6959843\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what is the healthiest type of sugar? Does such a thing even exist? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dextrose-vs-sugar\/\">Dextrose Vs Sugar: Which Is The Best Healthy Alternative?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"health sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Healthiest_Sugar_Substitute\"><\/span><b>What Is The Healthiest Sugar Substitute?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saying goodbye to refined sugar may not be an easy thing, but considering its harmful effects, it is worthwhile. However, many sugar alternatives are branded as natural and healthy to use when they are not. So finding a suitable substitute can be quite the task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here are the facts to help answer; what is the healthiest <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternative-to-sugar-in-coffee\/\">sugar alternative<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia\"><\/span><b>Stevia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First on our healthiest sugar substitute list is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">stevia<\/a>. It is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana native to South America. It contains zero calories and is up to 350 times sweeter than regular sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/#R1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The plant contains steviol glycosides, which are responsible for its unique sweet flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is particularly popular among individuals who are trying to lose weight. The leaves of the stevia plants are packed with nutrients and phytonutrients. Evidence suggests that a compound called stevioside found in stevia can help lower blood sugar, insulin, and blood glucose levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/148\/7\/1186S\/5049670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consumption of high-purity steviol glycosides is considered safe. Thus, when used as a sweetener, high purity stevia does not cause any adverse side effects. The recommended daily intake of steviol equivalents is about 4 mg per kg of body weight. This is equivalent to about 12mg of high-purity stevia per kg of body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/#R1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xylitol\"><\/span><b>Xylitol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that is found in most fruits and vegetables. It is the healthiest non sugar sweetener. Xylitol is neither a sugar nor an alcohol but is a sweet carbohydrate. Sugar alcohols chemically combine the characteristics of alcohol and sugar molecules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store-bought xylitol is a white crystalline powder. Xylitol is nearly as sweet as sugar but has fewer calories. It contains about 2.4 calories per gram, whereas table sugar contains about 4 calories per gram. A teaspoonful of xylitol has about 10 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/npp\/xylitol.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes xylitol an ideal alternative is its lack of fructose that is the primary culprit behind sugar\u2019s harmful effects. Also, it is lower in calories and unlike sugar, does not cause a rise in your insulin or blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, xylitol helps reduce the risk of developing dental cavities and decay. It also improves bone density, helping prevent conditions such as osteoporosis. Research increasingly suggests that xylitol also acts as an energy source for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intestinal microbiota (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When consumed in moderation, this sugar alcohol is safe for human consumption. If consumed in excess sugar, alcohol can cause gastrointestinal issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5093271\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Xylitol is safe for individuals with a history of alcohol addiction as it does not contain any actual alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monk_Tree_Sweetener\"><\/span><b>Monk Tree Sweetener<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monk tree sweetener is made from extract derived from dried monk fruit. The monk fruit resembles a small green melon and gets its name from the monks who first cultivated it. It is 150 to 250 sweeter than sugar and has zero calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monk fruit gets its sweetness from a compound called mogrosides. During manufacturing, mogrosides are separated from the freshly pressed juice, removing glucose and fructose from the sweetener.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mogrosides are a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Monk fruit is a great choice for individuals who want to reduce their calorie intake. Studies show that monk-fruit-sweetened drinks have a minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels compared to sucrose-sweetened beverages (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27956737\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monk sugar sweetener is a safe, healthy sugar alternative. But when shopping for this sweetener, make a point to check the labels. Often, Monk fruit extract is mixed with other inorganic sweeteners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-7.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><b>Coconut Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of healthiest sugars to use is coconut sugar. It is derived from the sap of coconut palm. Coconut Sugar is very popular in vegan diets as it is plant-based. It contains trace amounts of calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and antioxidants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut Sugar has a glycemic index of 54 which may be due to its inulin content. Inulin is a type of soluble fiber that has been shown to slow digestion, keep you full for longer and feed the friendly bacteria in your gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8814212\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, coconut sugar contains a lot of calories. A teaspoon of coconut sugar contains about 18 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-coconut-sugar#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This sweetener also contains high amounts of fructose, so it&#8217;s best if you consume it in small amounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erythritol\"><\/span><b>Erythritol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythritol, just like xylitol, is a sugar alcohol. It contains way fewer calories having just 0.24 calories per gram. Its taste is similar to that of table sugar, so it&#8217;s easy to switch to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metabolism of erythritol differs slightly from those in other substances. The body does not have the enzymes to break down erythritol, so most of it is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. It is then excreted into urine unchanged (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5756564\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More so, erythritol does not raise cholesterol, insulin, triglycerides, or blood sugar levels. Surprisingly, despite the low-calorie count of this sugar alcohol, a small college student study linked it to increased fat mass and weight gain. However, it&#8217;s still unclear how sugar alcohol affects body composition and weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/114\/21\/E4233\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythritol is a safe alternative to sugar. But since the production cost is high and production takes time, it is a less available option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-7.jpg\" alt=\"meal plan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honey\"><\/span><b>Honey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ever wonder what is one of the healthiest sugars to use in coffee? Well, there\u2019s honey. Honey is a favorite of many. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt. It is a thick golden syrup produced by bees, with the primary ingredient being nectar from flowers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sweetener contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and niacin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5295738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is a powerhouse of Antioxidants. A tablespoon of honey contains about 64 calories which is higher compared to that of table sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 58. It thus has a medium effect on blood sugar levels and doesn&#8217;t raise it as fast as foods with high GI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants in honey, such as phenolic acids and flavonoids, can help prevent inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5822819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Honey may also help promote a healthy gut. It is a potential prebiotic; thus, it acts as a source of energy for intestinal microbiota.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside to honey is that 40% is fructose, of it is relatively high fructose. Overconsumption of fructose has many adverse negative effects. And given that honey is sweeter than sugar, you don&#8217;t need to use too much of it. Also, since bees produce honey, most vegans do not consume it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/\">Maple Syrup Vs Honey: Is The Answer To Your Sugar Craving Bees Or Trees?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-7.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yacon_Syrup\"><\/span><b>Yacon Syrup<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yacon syrup is a sweetener extracted from the roots of the yacon plant native to the Andes Mountains. It is sweet, dark, and has a consistency similar to that of molasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syrup contains only \u2153 of the calories in table sugar which is about 1.3 calories per gram. It is not as sweet as sugar, so more may be used to achieve the desired sweetness. Yacon syrup consists of inulin, fructooligosaccharides, and small amounts of fructose and glucose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are an soluble fiber undigested by the digestive system and, due to their bulking effect, helps the passage of waste. Both inulin and FOS are prebiotics that feed the good bacteria in the gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28948462\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yacon syrup has recently become popular as a weight-loss supplement. This is owing to its low-calorie content. In a small study of obese and dyslipidemic women, daily consumption of yacon syrup caused a significant decrease in waist circumference, body weight, and BMI (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19254816\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yacon has a very low glycemic index and may be beneficial to regulating blood sugar and insulin levels. This syrup is a great sugar substitute for maple, but like most foods, when consumed in excess, it can cause harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High consumption of yacon syrup can lead to abdominal cramping, bloating, gas and diarrhea. The recommended daily intake amount of yacon syrup is about 20 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-6.jpg\" alt=\"healthiest sugar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_Syrup\"><\/span><b>Maple Syrup<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably used maple syrup as a topping for your pancakes in the morning. You can also add it to your coffee. This is probably because it is a delicious source of sugar for coffee out there that doesn\u2019t compromise taste. Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of maple trees. Maple sap is heated down to reduce the water content and concentrate the sugars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main sugar in maple syrup is sucrose. It contains some potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium. This syrup has no fat or dietary fiber. Additionally, it contains more antioxidants than honey (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/fstr\/21\/3\/21_495\/_html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A teaspoonful of maple syrup has about 52 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169661\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The glycemic index of maple syrup is lower than table sugar with a score of 54. So it may raise your blood sugar levels slower than table sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lighter types of maple syrup have a delicate taste, where the darker colored variants have a stronger taste. Maple syrup also contains more antioxidants than honey. The melanoidins (brown pigments) contribute to the antioxidant activity of maple syrup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/fstr\/21\/3\/21_495\/_html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup is an ideal alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet-food-list\/\">sugar<\/a>, but you should consume it in moderation because of its high sucrose content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molasses\"><\/span><b>Molasses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last on our healthiest type of sugar list is molasses. It is a sweet thick brown liquid made by heating down sugar beet or sugar cane juice. Blackstrap molasses has the lowest sugar content among all sugar cane products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of molasses, including light, dark, blackstrap, sulfuric, and unsulfured molasses. Light molasses is obtained by the first boiling and is the sweetest. The second boiling obtains dark molasses, which is darker and less sweet. On the other hand, blackstrap molasses is obtained by the third boiling and has a bitter taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tablespoon contains about 58 calories &#8211; most of which comes from carbohydrates. Molasses is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/13-essential-vitamins\/\">vitamin B6<\/a>, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and selenium. It also contains several antioxidants, including polyphenols (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31954937\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much as this sweetener contains several vitamins and minerals, it is still very high in sugar. So it is best to use molasses in moderation. But when compared to refined sugar, molasses is a better choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering sweet substitutes you appreciate can assist you with diminishing your sugar consumption. In any case, sugar options are not a supernatural solution to your medical issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar substitutes may make you want all the more sweet and sweet food varieties. While sugar substitutes might be lower in calories than refined sugar, make sure to restrict your consumption, as they can have adverse outcomes to your wellbeing also when consumed in excess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Do you know that your body needs some exercise in addition to a proper diet? Check out this 20-min Full Body Workout at Home.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"20 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT AT HOME day 1- BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1FML6Xa1wws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthiest_Sugar_Substitutes\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3583887\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced glycation end products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31954937\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidant activity and polyphenol composition of sugarcane molasses extract<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/fstr\/21\/3\/21_495\/_html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidant Activity of Different Grades of Maple Syrup as Determined by the Hydrophilic Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity Method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, jstage.jst.go.jp)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-coconut-sugar#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut Sugar: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition Information, and More<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/78\/4\/815S\/4690049\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining and interpreting intakes of sugars | The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Oxford Academic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27956737\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of aspartame-, monk fruit-, stevia- and sucrose-sweetened beverages on postprandial glucose, insulin and energy intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5756564\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythritol as sweetener\u2014wherefrom and whereto?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/114\/21\/E4233\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythritol is a pentose-phosphate pathway metabolite and associated with adiposity gain in young adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pnas.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5093271\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Health-Care Professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/data-statistics\/added-sugars.html#:~:text=Americans%20should%20limit%20their%20added%20sugars&amp;text=Americans%202%20years%20and%20older,sugars%20(about%2012%20teaspoons)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the Facts: Added Sugars | Nutrition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5822819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey as a Potential Natural Antioxidant Medicine: An Insight into Its Molecular Mechanisms of Action<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know Your Limit for Added Sugars | Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 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