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Sugar And Its Natural Substitutes


Added sugar has been linked to many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Fortunately, there are many ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar. There are many natural sweeteners that people often use instead of sugar. These include coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses. While these natural sweeteners may contain more nutrients than regular sugar, your body still metabolizes them in the same way.

The natural sweeteners listed below are slightly ‘less bad’ than regular sugar. Nevertheless, they are still forms of sugar.

Why sugar is bad for you

Sugar interferes with your body’s hormones that

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Asian Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry

Quick and flavorful Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry easily made in under 20 minutes all in one pan! Lean ground turkey with crisp green beans all tossed together in the most delicious Asian-inspired sauce that’s better than take-out!

Quick and flavorful Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry easily made in under 20 minutes all in one pan! Lean ground turkey with crisp green beans all tossed together in the most delicious Asian-inspired sauce that's better than take-out!

I love an easy weeknight dish and trust me, this is way better than take-out! This Asian ground turkey and green bean stir fry is a recipe that we literally make on a weekly basis because of how quick it all comes together. Lean ground turkey with crisp green beans all tossed together with garlic, onions and the most delicious

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Peanut Butter Granola Apple Rings

These delicious Peanut Butter Granola Apple Rings make the perfect after-school snack or fun dessert! Sliced ​​apples drizzled with drippy peanut butter and sprinkled with homemade cinnamon pecan granola studded with chocolate chips!

These delicious Peanut Butter Granola Apple Rings make the perfect after-school snack or fun dessert! Sliced ​​apples drizzled with drippy peanut butter and sprinkled with homemade cinnamon pecan granola studded with chocolate chips!\

Here’s a super simple snack that I just know your kids will love! We always have an over-abundance of apples in our house during the fall so finding creative ways to use them is always a fun task. These peanut butter granola apple rings are so easy to make and this homemade cinnamon pecan granola might just be the best part! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup

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