Carbohydrates, which include sugars, starches, and fiber, are the nutritional components primarily responsible for raising or lowering blood sugar levels.
Most carbohydrate-containing meals (those not classified as desserts) also supply essential nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Due to its highly concentrated carbohydrate content and lack of nutritional value, sugar is not a healthy food choice.
Strawberries include not only vitamin C, fiber, manganese, and antioxidants, but also have about the same carbohydrate content.
Reduce your intake of items that are high in added sugar but don't have the "special experience" feel and save your sweets.
A thick piece of chocolate cake on your anniversary is worth the damage to your health, but salad dressings.
As sweeteners, honey, agave, and other syrups and nectars are all the rage, but their carbohydrate contents are almost identical to sugar.
They can be substituted for regular cane sugar, but consumption should still be limited.
Low-calorie sweeteners are just as sweet as honey, agave, sugar, and syrups, but they contribute very little calories and carbs.
These sugar alternatives are suitable for use in any recipe calling for sugar, including your wedding or anniversary cake.
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