When most of our clients are doing one of our customized programs one of the most popular foods we have them avoid is white processed sugar. It is well known about the detrimental effects of white processed sugar.

So if a client needs to refrain from white processed sugar what can they use as a sweetener?

In this post we will be covering three sugar free alternatives that you can use.

Sugar Free Alternatives

Stevia leaf extract comes from the stevia plant, which originates in South America. The primary components extracted from the stevia leaf are called steviol glycosides. Extract from these plants are used in stevia sweeteners to provide a sweet taste without calories in many foods and beverages.

Stevia sweeteners are 200-350 times sweeter than sugar, which means only a very small amount is needed to match the sweetness of sugar.

Excellent for beverages.

Erythritol is found in nature and offers an intensely sweet flavor without any of the calories, and is safe for diabetics and allergy sufferers. Erythritol, discovered in the mid-nineteenth century and safely used ever since, is valued for providing the sweetness of sugar without any of the adverse side-effects sometimes associated with other sugar substitutes.

No digestive discomfort, suitable for sensitive stomachs, mildly sweet taste.

This naturally sweet product is extracted from the exotic monk fruit, which has been used by the ancient Chinese for medicinal purposes as well as a sweetener, for centuries. Monk Sugar is loaded with antioxidants and has been known to be beneficial against diabetes and a host of other ailments. Its no-calorie, non-glycemic content makes it safe for diabetics, allergy sufferers and those on weight loss regimens.

Excellent for baking & a great substitute for brown sugar.

So these are three sugar-free alternatives that we recommend to our clients.  If you need assistance with eliminating your sugar addiction make an appointment for a consultation today.