Nice tasting substitutes for sugar ?

Honestly I think all the subs have an odd taste. Maybe try slowly reducing the amount of sugar you use? Eventually you'll get used to a less sweet but still good coffee and tea

How much sugar do you consume in your coffee and tea on a daily basis, and what are your goals?

I think there is too much reticence and misinformation regarding the granulated white stuff. Small doses in moderation (even daily) shouldn't be a problem for most people who wish to lose weight.

I have a coffee with cream and one tablespoon of sugar every morning. I'm actually enjoying one right now. Thing is, that's usually my limit of granulated sugar intake for the day. Other sugars come from fruits and some juices.

I've been successfully slimming down - starting to notice more definition in the ab area. These relatively small indulgences of sugar haven't stemmed my weight loss goals. I also regularly do cardio and weights, so I'll have an extra cup of coffee (again, with cream and sugar) directly before the workout.

Sugar can be an asset or an indulgence. The key here is moderation. Perhaps that is what will help you more, rather than looking for a substitute?

I'd stay away from artificial sweeteners altogether. Those are just plain poison.

I haven't found an artificial sweetener that I liked/could tolerate, so I stick with sugar. You can always play with how much you use and cut back to an amount that is less caloric but still gives you a good flavor in your coffee.

Chococatte wrote: »

Good morning Nikki! I use beet and date sugar. I also enjoy the taste of brown rice syrup. Yummy! If you do love the taste of dates I like to soak them in purified water for my recipes (they add great flavor to smoothies) and the excess liquid I use in my teas instead of discarding it. I hope these alternatives help. Try them and let me know which ones you prefer. Cheers!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I am guessing those things have similar calories to white table sugar. Is this not the case?

njlindly wrote: »

Hey all! Was wondering if anyone could help with this ... I've realized I'm wasting a lot of Calories on sugar in my tea and coffee... I've tried going without but I can't bear it I've tried sweeteners in the past but they always taste funny and nowhere near sugar . Can anyone suggest a good alternative ? What do u think is the best tasting sweetener on the shelves right now? I'd be grateful for some ideas!! I live in USA so it would have to be something sold here. Thanking all you experts in advance ! Nikki

My alternative to sugar is an extra spoonful of sugar.

If you're not diabetic, don't be overly concerned with your sugar.

I used to always sweeten my coffee. Until I discovered REALLY GOOD coffee that didn't need sweetener. Bought mine straight from the plantation. Don't know what I'll do when that runs out.

Artificial sweeteners were an acquired taste for me, but I actually prefer them now. I use Sweet n Low. In my experience, Trivia tastes the most like real sugar.

Most subs are chemical and nasty and do worse things to your system than sugar does. You can go the stevia route which, in my opinion, is just gross. It does horrid stuff to my belly, but again, thats me. I think it comes down to finding the Right sugar. Our bodys process different sugars in different ways..white processed sugar being the harshest that drives your blood sugar into orbit, hence the reason its declared as the White Devil. Alternatives like coconut sugar, raw sugar, turbino sugar, date sugar, raw honey, molasses etc. that have not been bleached and stripped of trace minerals and all the things that make it easier for our bodies to process don't cause quite the same spike and so, in theory, will not contribute to excess insulin production which can lead to weight gain/retention. Some of them taste a lot better than white as well so you end up not using as much. Really, though, its all sugar and should be consumed in moderation just like anything else. Just cut back slowly to avoid deprivation stress and eventually you may not even miss it. Also, I personally found that drinking unsweetened herbal teas (especially ones for cleansing/detoxing. Tetleys "Cleanse" is a great one) helped me, personally, to drop it. I used to be a complete sugar junkie, and now I don't crave it at all and I get ill if I have too much.

Hi:
weaning slowly worked for me. It took me 16 months to decrease from 6 teaspoons to zero. I am free now.
Good luck in your healthy journey

Stevia as a powder is easy to get too much of, but try the drops.
They even come in flavors.
I got some from a local "health food" store, and have in the past bought them from Whole Foods (before they came out as anti-military and anti-civil-rights).

Sweet n low! It's Saccharine and has NO ill effects or taste. 50 years ago they said it caused cancer in lab rats but only male rats were getting cancer because they have an enzyme in their liver that humans do not have. in 2000 all warning labels were removed from saccharine and all studies since have proven it is absolutely safe!
I've been using it in my tea and other foods for over 58 years with no ill effects and I use it a LOT!

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MsOhooly wrote: »

I use equal and enjoy it. I think the key to enjoying diet drinks and substitutes for me was weaning into it. I disliked diet coke, Splenda etc. then i discovered diet peach snapple... Oh boy! I suppose it adjusted my palette to accept sugar substitute. Then I found myself enjoying coke zero when prior to I couldn't drink the stuff. Read the label, figured out everything I liked was sweetened with equal and now drink that with my coffee, I do not like stevia at all... But you can get used to anything and eventually get a taste for it imo. The hard part is getting used to it haha. Good luck

I am so much like you!! I recently discovered diet Snapple, and love it. I have always been partial to Equal (aspartame). Tried Stevia, but couldn't tolerate the taste. My other favorite drink is Diet Ginger Ale. I also drink a lot of coffee with milk, as my diary will show!

I am not afraid of artificial sweeteners and I use them regularly but if you want to try something else, try honey or agave syrup. They are sweeter by volume so you need less. Stevia matches up really nicely with cinnamon (both tingle the tongue) so if you want to spice things up a little, add a little cinnamon and Stevia.

I really like stevia. I find that it tastes pretty much the same as sugar without all the calories!