Raw Sugar vs Sweetener

RosieGB33nz
RosieGB33nz Posts: 142
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
I have always been raw sugar is better for you then normal sugar.... what about sweetener? It's not as natural as raw sugar is it? Some input would be greatly appreciated.... Im missing having cups of tea because I don't know what to use!!

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  • hippo421
    hippo421 Posts: 45 Member
    I personally don't think that artificial sweetener is a good idea since it is like poisen. Some natural "Sweeteners" that are pretty healthy are Stevia and Agave nectar. Check them out and see if you like them.
  • MeganMac17
    MeganMac17 Posts: 90 Member
    I use honey to sweeten my tea- maybe that is something you can try?
  • skylar1907
    skylar1907 Posts: 156
    raw sugar is best, sugar next, then sweetener - as I've always been told by doctor and nutritionist. Your body knows how to break down sugar. All the chemicals and 'extras' in sweeteners are foreign to your body & its natural abilities.

    If you're going to have the sweet, have the real stuff. As I noticed this morning on my food diary, 1tsp of sugar has LESS sugar in it than 9 medium strawberries. Its only 15 calories. Unless you're swallowing it raw by the tablespoon, its okay.

    Use the real stuff, log it, and enjoy your tea.
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