Diabetes: Natural and healthy alternatives to sugar

Stevia: Stevia is a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the South American shrub.

Sugar alcohols: Also known as polyols, they are a sort of carbohydrate naturally present in fruits and vegetables.

Monk fruit sweetener: Although monk fruit is about 300 times sweeter than sugar, it doesn’t contain any calories. 

Allulose: Also known as D-allulose, it is a kind of sugar that exists naturally in some fruits. 

Dates: These sweet fruits are a perfect alternative to refined sugar and offer several health benefits.

Applesauce and other fruit purées: Replacing sugar with applesauce or purées of other fruits is the best way to reduce your refined sugar intake. 

Yacon syrup: Its sweet taste, dark colour, and thick consistency make it a perfect sugar substitute.

Honey: It contains enormous amounts of vitamins and minerals, and an abundance of plant compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.