Healthy sugar substitute

Sugar substitute 

An excess of sugar in the diet may lead to tooth decay and obesity, which contributes to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Limit the intake and reach for the natural counterparts.

Stevia instead of sugar

It is native to South and Central America. The leaves of stevia is 300 times sweeter than sugar. A commercially available in various forms: powders, tablets, dried leaves.

Although very sweet, stevia is not caloric. So it may turn to the diet a person who is slimming. Steviosides (organic compounds), giving it a sweet taste does not contribute to the formation of dental caries.

Warning! Stevia is indicated for diabetics as it does not cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It has a good effect on the heart due to the content of vitamin C and precious minerals (zinc, potassium).

You can add it to tea, used for baking and cooking.

Agave syrup instead of sugar

Agave syrup is prepared with a variety of Mexican cactus, and it includes fructose - absorbed more slowly than sugar.

It can take a variety of colors, from very light to dark caramel. It is a source of inulin - natural probiotic that enhances the digestive tract.

Xylitol instead of sugar

Otherwise brown sugar. It is obtained from vegetable fibers (mainly birch). It is as sweet as ordinary sugar, but contains 40% less calories. It has the form of white crystals.

Warning! Xylitol does not cause jumps blood sugar and insulin in the blood. It also prevents the growth of bacteria that cause dental disease.

This natural sweetener is very indicated for the prevention of osteoporosis because it increases the absorption of calcium. In addition improves resistance.

Honey instead of sugar

It is more caloric than sugar, but in contrast thereto has many advantages. It is rich in trace elements potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, vitamins A from group B, C, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic.

Warning! Honey destroys bacteria, mainly by enzymes produced by bees. They have the ability to fight germs such as staphylococcus or streptococcus. In addition, located in the honey acetylcholine strengthens the heart.

Maple syrup instead of sugar

The juice is made from maple trees, especially in Canada and the northern United States. It is rich in vitamins (especially B group) beneficial for the nervous system (eg. manganese and zinc). It is also a source of antioxidants antibacterial and anticancer.


Warning! Maple syrup helps in the treatment of diabetes. It contains polyphenols and abscisic acid that regulate the secretion of insulin by pancreatic cells.