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5 Coffee Sweeteners Dietitians Recommend If You Don’t Want to Use Table Sugar
Verywell Health • • health
Key Points:
- Adding sugar to coffee can negatively impact health, especially with excessive amounts or multiple daily cups, though some sugar substitutes are healthier options.
- Stevia is recommended as a safe sweetener that does not raise blood sugar or significantly affect gut bacteria, but products mixed with sugar alcohols should be avoided.
- Natural sweeteners like dates, honey, agave syrup, and maple syrup offer additional nutrients but vary in their effects on blood sugar and calorie content, with dates and honey providing fiber and antioxidants respectively.
- People with diabetes or insulin resistance should be cautious with sweeteners like honey and agave syrup due to potential blood sugar spikes and metabolic risks.
- Ultimately, the best coffee sweetener depends on personal taste preferences, with experts advising moderation and recommending options like raw sugar, honey, or pure maple syrup in limited amounts.
