Translation, Please: Low-Glycemic Sugar Substitutes
Who doesn't love a sweet treat? But with diabetes rates in Canada at an all-time high, many people are looking for healthier alternatives to sugar. Here, a few low-glycemic sweeteners to choose from.
Raw honey
The fruity-floral taste will vary with the type of flower nectar the bees use to produce honey. It's sweeter than table sugar, so use less. Raw unpasteurized honey contains
B vitamins, antioxidants and immune-boosting compounds.
Glycemic index: 55
How to use it: Drizzle over fruit or use to sweeten beverages. For each cup of sugar called for in a recipe, such as cookies, you can substitute 3/4 cup of honey, reducing the liquid by 1/4 cup. The bonus? Honey attracts water, keeping baked goods moist longer.
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