Natural sweeteners, while better than refined ones, should still be avoided, if possible. You get it. But when you do break down and use a natural sweetener, which natural sweeteners should you use? These are my favorites.
Are Natural Sweeteners Good For You?
With the recent bad press surrounding High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), a growing number of people are turning to natural sweeteners to satiate their cravings for sugary goodness. But there’s a lot of confusion out there.
We in the Real Food Revolution have done such a thorough job demonizing HFCS that refined white sugar looks saintly in comparison.
But you and I know better.
Sugar Answers
I asked, and you answered. And, Jenny was right. I’m trixy. The truth is, there is no commercially available crystallized raw sugar. Anywhere. Here’s what was in the photos! OPTION 1: Florida Crystals Organic Evaporated Cane Juice OPTION 2: Sucanat OPTION 3: Turbinado Brown Sugar OPTION 4: Sugar in the Raw The closest thing to…
Will the Real Raw Sugar Please Stand Up?
Labels are deceptive. I was in the grocery store yesterday — in the sugar aisle. Of 5 products claiming to be natural, raw sugar, exactly ZERO actually were! Now, I know we’re supposed to avoiding sweeteners altogether. When I get a hankerin’ for sweets, I usually grab a fruit or — I kid you not…