We all know that white sugar is one of the greatest enemies of health and shape. Diabetes, heart disease and obesity are just a few of the illnesses it causes. Fortunately, there are some natural foods that are a better and healthier alternative to sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
Consumption of artificial sweeteners (saccharin, sucralose, maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame) should be avoided because these substances cause indigestion, allergies and promote cancer cell growth.
Step 2
Natural sweeteners are honey, maple syrup, molasses, coconut sugar, agave syrup, stevia extract. All of these foods are less processed, which means they contain more beneficial nutrients. Honey and maple syrup are rich in antioxidants; molasses contains iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and coconut sugar is a good source of amino acids. In addition, they all have a lower glycemic index than white sugar.
Step 3
Lemon, orange peel, berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), pumpkin, rhubarb are just a few of the foods that can be used as natural sources of sugars.
Step 4
Some of the spices are sweet, such as fennel seeds. Cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, cloves, vanilla extract, carob powder give a sweet taste and special aroma, and are also used to prepare various desserts, bringing in a minimum of calories.
Step 5
Speaking of dried fruit, there are also many alternatives here. The most common are prunes, raisins, dried bananas, and apples. Also, apricots, figs, cranberries, pineapple, mango and papaya should not be underestimated. All of them have a high content of iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium.
Step 6
Various fruit juices and fruit smoothies can be added to make sweet cakes. Bananas, apples, oranges and pineapples are also suitable.
