What is a safe sugar alternative ?

Donnah781

hi everyone,
I've always been very weary about sugar substitutes. I have always used poor sugar.
I need to cut way down on sugar.
I have been doing some research on FDA approved sugar substitutes.
Do you have a specific one that you love and that is safe from developing cancer and other health issues from using it.
Thank you in advance,
DONNA :-)

juggernaut1974

Personally, I just use sugar.

That said, the issues about sugar substitutes causing cancer are greatly exaggerated - the studies supporting the claim were generally studies done on mice and showed a correlation (not necessarily causation) between cancer and extremely large doses of the substance (as in...way more than one would ever eat/use on a daily basis). Some do cause minor side effects in some people (headaches, etc), so find one you like that doesn't give you any issues, and you should be good to go.

earlnabby

There is no evidence that any sugar substitutes cause cancer. If you want to cut down on the calories, use the one that tastes best to you. Personally, I like Splenda.

AJ_G

Aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin are all fine honestly, but they're not going to taste as good as regular sugar. That's just a fact. I'd suggest getting all 3 in small amounts and seeing which one you like best for taste and just going with it. They're all safe regardless of what the fear mongering conspiracy theorists say lol.

fearlessleader104

Just use less sugar?
Problem solved

beemerphile1

Sugar is not a demon food, don't demonize it but the most natural low calorie substitute would probably be Stevia. You can even grow your own.

JustCallMe_SIR

I like Stevia. Not stevia extract, but the actual plant. Some people call it Sweet Herb. You can easily grow it yourself. I eat the fresh leaves with strawberries. I also steep the leaves in with tea, when brewing iced tea. Tastes great. Also Agave nectar, it's natural, lower in the glycemic index and a little bit lower in calories.

cwolfman13

I just use sugar...

I should also add that I really don't eat much that would include added sugars and whatnot...a little desert in the evening and the occasional soda and that's it. I prefer real cane sugar.

_incogNEATo_

What keeps you from using real sugar?

lemurcat12

I don't use sugar that often, so when I do (like if I happen to make cookies), I use sugar.

chandramiller68

I use honey in my coffee and maple syrup when cooking. I have also read agave nectar is good, but I haven't tried it.

bcruz313

I don't like the taste of sugar substitutes and am not willing to deal with the side effects they give me. So, I just use real sugar (organic when possible), honey or sometimes agave depending on what I have available. I feel like moderation is the way to go.

Need2Exerc1se

earlnabby wrote: »

There is no evidence that any sugar substitutes cause cancer. If you want to cut down on the calories, use the one that tastes best to you. Personally, I like Splenda.

I agree with this.

I rarely use them except when cooking for my in-laws. My FIL, who has diabetes and must limit sugar, prefers Splenda, so that's what I use.

Hollywood_Porky

Stevia - all others are disgusting.

Ilikelamps

I can be your sugar, baby

Serah87

I rather use the real stuff, sugar!!

JustinAnimal

Celery.

arian10daddy

Have you tried jaggery? That's the source of the sugar, except that it's not bleached or processed chemically

NewdayNewway4Me

I hear Natvia is a good substitute but I haven't tried it.

FitForL1fe

love me some sugar

all the artificial ones taste about the same to me so they're interchangeable imo

enterdanger

I like all the fake sweeteners but sweet n low is my favorite. If you're aiming for zero calories don't use honey, agave, or maple. If you are more worried about taste use those things. I love maple in my oatmeal and honey in a lot of my baked goods. I've also been known to use black strap molasses in the right recipe.