{"id":5578,"date":"2023-09-15T21:42:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T21:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2024-04-05T15:54:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:54:50","slug":"natural-sweeteners-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/natural-sweeteners-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Sweeteners to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who among us doesn\u2019t love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. But when it comes to sweeteners, not all are created equal. There are side effects and health risks from refined sweeteners like white table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, and from artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet, saccharin and Splenda. Why not try natural sweeteners instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since refined sweeteners have been stripped of vitamins, minerals and fiber, they can spike blood sugar, which can often lead to cravings and mood and energy fluctuations. Instead, using naturally and minimally processed sweeteners can reduce cravings for sugary things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try These Natural Sweeteners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few natural sweeteners to substitute in drinks, food and baking. Since they are all approximately 1.5 times sweeter than refined sugar, you can use less. You can find them in most supermarkets or natural food stores. When replacing sugar with liquid sweeteners in a recipe, reduce the amounts of other liquids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raw Honey<\/strong><br>Everyone seems to love honey, one of the oldest natural sweeteners on the market. Honey will have a different flavor depending on the plant source. Some are very dark and intensely flavored. Wherever possible, choose raw honey, as it is unrefined and contains small amounts of enzymes, minerals and vitamins.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agave Nectar<\/strong><br>Agave is made through the extraction and purification of the juice of the agave cactus. It does not stimulate insulin secretion as other sugars do, so it does not create a &#8220;sugar rush.&#8221; It has a delightfully light and mild flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maple Syrup<\/strong><br>Maple syrup is the concentrated extract of the sap of maple trees. It adds a rich, deep flavor to foods and drinks. Make sure to look for 100% pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored corn syrup. 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