Healthy Sugar Alternatives

  • Coconut Sugar

    Buy: Organic, unrefined.


    Avoid: Blended varieties with cane sugar.

  • Date Sugar

    Buy: Organic, 100% dried dates, no added ingredients.


    Avoid: Mixed with other sugars or additives.

  • Honey

    Buy: Raw, organic, unfiltered, preferably local.


    Avoid: Processed or pasteurized honey, which lacks nutrients.

  • Maple Syrup

    Buy: 100% pure, Grade A or B, organic.


    Avoid: Pancake syrups or blends with corn syrup or artificial ingredients.

  • Molasses

    Buy: Organic, unsulfured blackstrap molasses for maximum nutrients.


    Avoid: Sulfured molasses, which can contain added chemicals.

  • Monk Fruit Sweetener

    Buy: 100% pure monk fruit, without erythritol or other fillers.


    Avoid: Blends with artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

  • Stevia

    Buy: Organic, whole leaf or pure stevia extract.


    Avoid: Blended or highly processed versions with fillers like dextrose or maltodextrin.

  • Xylitol

    Buy: 100% pure, ideally derived from birch trees, non-GMO.


    Avoid: Corn-derived xylitol or blends with artificial sweeteners.

  • Yacon Syrup

    Buy: Organic, 100% pure yacon syrup, unprocessed.


    Avoid: Blends or sweeteners with added sugars or preservatives.