1. Low sugar fruit
Some fruits contain natural sweetness and relatively low sugar content. For example, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are all good choices. They can be used as snacks or added to other foods to add some sweetness.
Fresh fruit is the best choice if it is the source of sweetness in drinks or needs to be used with foods such as yogurt. On the one hand, fructose is sweeter and provides great satisfaction. On the other hand, the flavor of fruit itself will also add flavor to drinks or yogurt, so that the taste of low-sugar diet can also go up a storey still higher ~
For example, if the soda tastes boring, cut some fresh fruit; Drinking tea alone is a bit boring, so it is made into cold-soaked flower and fruit tea, which is delicious and beautiful.
2. Natural sweeteners:
Some natural sweeteners can be used to replace sugar without causing a sharp rise in blood sugar levels. For example, honey or fructose syrup can be used instead of ordinary sugar. These natural sweeteners have low sugar content and unique flavor.
Honey is Alfred's favorite sweet substitute, because honey is sweeter, adding a little can meet the demand for sweetness without fluctuating blood sugar. Ah Fu likes to add honey to sugar-free yogurt, because sugar-free yogurt is very sour. If you don't add sugar, you will find it difficult to swallow, but adding a lot of sugar is unhealthy. Honey is the best choice. Usually 150g yogurt only needs 5g honey, and it will be delicious.
3. Artificial sweeteners:
Some artificial sweeteners can provide sweetness, but there is no calorie of sugar and its effect on blood sugar level. Common artificial sweeteners include aspartame, xylitol and erythritol. These three artificial sweeteners are very easy to buy. You can prepare some at home. When you need a lot of sugar, use artificial sweeteners as a substitute. Replacing some sugar will make your diet healthier.
Ah Hu put this point at the end, saying that although this item is indeed an option, the use of artificial sweeteners should be cautious and restrained. Although sugar substitutes can be used as substitutes, it does not mean that they can be ingested in large quantities. Sugar substitution will also affect blood sugar level, and excessive intake may have a negative impact on health. Proper use plus a balanced diet is an effective habit.
When using sugar substitutes, you should pay attention to the following points:
First of all, although sugar substitute can replace some sugar, it is still necessary to control the intake moderately. Excessive intake of sugar substitutes may also have adverse effects on health. In addition, different people's acceptance and reaction to sugar substitutes may be different. Some people may be allergic to some sugar substitutes, or easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Finally, sugar substitutes can provide sweetness without other nutrients. It is important to ensure a balanced diet in other areas, such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.