Migrating From the Sugar Shack to the Spice Rack

The Healthiest Sugar Alternatives

Annie stepped outside on the patio to glorious summer sun and a faint calming breeze, “Hey, move over; I want to join you.”

LJ made room for Annie on the chaise lounge, “Here you go. I was saving your place,” he laughed.

“Here’s a Watermelon Agua Fresca I made for you, inspired by the ones Ruby had at the 4th of July picnic. I told her how much we enjoyed them. She uses sweet fruit, so added sugar is not needed. I’m glad because the deadly effects of refined white table sugar cannot be ignored; it seems it is in everything commercially produced. Eating processed food daily that includes refined sugar can lead to diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and breast and colon cancers. A study showed normal-weight people doubled their risk of dying from heart disease by consistently eating sugar.”

LJ sipped, “this hits the spot. I know Ruby advocates for using healthy sugar alternatives. I asked her about the difference between cane, raw, and white sugar. She explained each is commercially produced and there’s no difference between them. All are made of sucrose, which, when digested, breaks down into fructose and glucose, causing a rise in blood sugar levels and other potential harm. Her preferred sweetener for drinks is Fruit Purees. She also uses them to…