Sweeteners Guide: Natural Honey, Stevia & Sugar Risks

Are natural sweeteners like Stevia and Manuka honey safer than white sugar? Explore the health impacts of sugar addiction, the dangers of aspartame for kids, and why high fructose corn syrup is restricted in certain regions.

brown sugar

The Calories in One Tablespoon of Brown Sugar

Brown sugar, or white sugar combined with molasses, comes in light and dark varieties. It adds flavor and calories to a variety of dessert recipes and can serve as a sweet accompaniment to coffee or tea.

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pink New Zealand teatree

Calories in Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is a type of honey produced when bees feed on flowers from the Manuka Tea Tree, a native plant of New Zealand. This sweetener, which allegedly has medicinal properties, can add calories to foods.

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Sugar beet roots

Nutritional Content of Sugar Beets

Sugar beets are a type of root vegetable used to produce sugar. These deep crimson-red root vegetables are rich in nutrients, but low in fat and calories. You can eat sugar beets raw or cooked. When choosing sugar beets, look for beets with firm skins and non-wilted leaves. Smaller beets are typically sweeter.

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