1. Sweet grass
Stevia is one of the most famous low-calorie sugar alternatives, extracted from Stevia rebaudiana. The rich sweetness, far surpassing conventional sugar, makes it a great choice for those who want to control their weight and maintain healthy blood sugar levels, especially for people with diabetes.
2. Hungry fruit
extracted from small, round monk fruit, this sweetener is calorie-free and sugar-free. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this is considered an ideal alternative for diabetics and those who are controlling high blood sugar because it does not increase blood sugar levels.
3. Allulose
Allulose, also known as D-Psicose, is a rare natural monounsugar found in small amounts in foods such as figs, grapes, jackfruit and wheat. Although it has a chemical structure similar to fructose, Allulose is metabolized very differently. Research even shows that allulose can help lower blood sugar and protect pancreatic insulin-producing cells, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
4. Erythritol
Erythritol is an alcohol, naturally available in some fermented fruits and foods. It provides about 70% of the sweetness of sugar but is almost calorie-free. A study in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism shows that erythritol does not affect blood sugar, insulin or cholesterol levels, making it a safe choice for diabetics.
5. Xylitol
Xylitol is another sugar that has a sugar-like sweetness. It does not increase blood sugar or insulin levels, so it is suitable for people with diabetes. In addition to being a sweetener with a great low glycemic index, xylitol also supports oral health. It helps prevent tooth decay and reduce tooth decay by killing harmful bacteria in the mouth. However, like other types of sugar, consuming too much can cause digestive problems such as bloating or diarrhea.
6. Siro Yacon
extracted from the root of Yacon, siro Yacon is considered a healthy sugar alternative, containing about one-third of the calories of regular sugar. This syrup is rich in fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and aids digestion.
