How much refined sugar can be eaten by someone who wants to be healthy? Absolutely none. If you have a sweet tooth, it is best to wean yourself from sugar since it can destroy your health. And do not replace one harmful substance with another.

Artificial Sweeteners

Most packaged or prepared products labeled “sugar-free” are composed of white, processed flour; processed grains will raise blood sugar almost as quickly as pure refined sugar.

“Sugar-free” products often have added “artificial” sweeteners, which are no better than “refined” cane or beet sugar. They are chemicals that are foreign to the body, so we won’t be able to digest them.

Besides digestibility, safety is an issue when using artificial sweeteners. The FDA is not infallible. Aspartame has caused the greatest number of adverse reactions reported to the FDA of any FDA-approved substance in history. Read our Article on Aspartame

Fruit

It is best to satisfy a sweet tooth with whole foods as part of a varied diet. Fruit is a perfect choice, and fresh or frozen is best.

Canned fruit may have sugar added to the liquid. Dehydrated fruit, if eaten dry, results in over-doing the amount of sugar eaten. It is wisest to rehydrate such foods before eating. Fruit can also be used to sweeten baked goods.

Stevia

Another plant-based sweetener—stevia—is a safe choice as well. The less refined stevia is, the easier it is on the body. Stevia in the green powder form or the fresh leaf is best. You can grow stevia in a garden or window pot.

Honey is acceptable, as well, in small amounts. Other substitutes that are safe may be available too, but remember that the word “sugar-free” does not mean harm-free.