Keeping Life Sweet with Less Sugar

Cutting down on your sugar intake? That calls for a celebration, but don’t bring out the cake just yet! Here are some sugar substitutes to keep things sweet while keeping you on track health-wise.

But first, a handy refresher on how the “sugar-free” and “no sugar added” tags differ. Keeping it short and sweet, anything tagged sugar-free contains less than 0.5g of sugar per 100g or 100ml, while no sugar added means exactly what it says.

Now it’s time to talk about some smart choices that will help keep your healthy lifestyle sweet 24 hours a day.

Good morning! If you’re a Coffee lover, you can opt for the 100% pure soluble instant coffee mix. Too bitter? Don’t worry! You can always sweeten it with sugar alternatives.

If milk is more your cup of...well, milk, then you’re in luck! Not only is it naturally sweet, but it also gives you a variety of nutrients to keep you healthy and strong.

For days when you’re craving hot chocolate, you brighten up your mornings with MILO® Less Than 1 teaspoon  Table Sugar. How much sugar is in it? Well, just read it again.

Consistently lessening sugar intake every morning will lead to huge benefits to your overall health and well-being. Here are ways you can extend the effort into the rest of the day, especially during snacks, drinks, and desserts.

Stevia, a natural sweetener made from stevia bush leaves, not only has zero calories, but it also has a deliciously sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with beverages.

Xylitol is a product of corn with less calories compared to regular sugar. They may look a bit similar, but xylitol has a different flavor and a lower glycemic index.

There are also other non-nutritive sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame-K.  They are all considered safe by the American Food and drug Administration.

These alternatives prove that you can enjoy life at its fullest flavor when you need to reduce your sugar intake. . Staying consistent with your health goals can be done while still enjoying the sweetness you crave!

More references:
 How to cut down on sugar in your diet. NHS, 2022.

Tips for Cutting Down on Sugar. American Heart Association, 2018.
 Nutrition and healthy eating, Mayo Clinic, 2023.

Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims, FAO, 2021.