Sweet Tooth? Try An Alternative Sweetener

Unprocessed sweeteners offer good alternatives to processed sugar and provide steady energy because they take longer to digest. Honey and stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) — a South American herb that, in extracted form, is 200 times sweeter than sugar — are excellent options. Other natural sweeteners include molasses, brown rice syrup, barley malt syrup and fruit sources. See “Smart Sugar Substitutes” for more information