By: Niharika Khurana
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Looking for healthier ways to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out these six alternatives that will sweeten your food without the need for refined sugar.
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It is a thick, sugary liquid made by cooking sap of maple trees. It contains minerals like calcium and potassium but must be used in small quantities.
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Sourced directly from the honeycomb, it is one of the oldest known natural sweeteners. It can be used in smoothies, beverages, toasts and in salad dressing.
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Rich in fibre, minerals, and vitamins, dates are the most accessible and one of the most nutritious substitutes for sugar.
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An Indian natural sweetener prepared from sugarcane, jaggery is good for digestion, asthma, cough, and cold. It is probably the healthiest alternative to sugar.
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An unrefined sweetener which retains its vitamins and minerals and controls fluctuations in blood sugar. Should be avoided if one is trying to lose fat.
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Bananas are a naturally sweet fruit that is extremely rich in fibre and potassium. Hence they are the best combination of nutrition and sugary flavour.
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