Natural Sweeteners That Satisfy Your Sugar Cravings
Fresh fruits are the best options to satisfy the sweet tooth without compromising the health.
Fruits like mangoes, banana , berries can be taken and also added to smoothies and yogurt and desserts to give the natural sweetness.
Dried fruits like dates, raisin, figs are an excellent healthy alternatives to sweets/ sugars.
These are high on fiber hence very healthy besides being sweet. They can be taken as it is or added to desserts, breakfast porridges instead of sugar.
Dark chocolates that have more than 70% cocoa help to satisfy sweet cravings.
Honey , maple syrup can be added to the beverages and to desserts to give the sweetness in the food.
They have calories and can raise the blood sugars hence should be taken in small amounts.
Vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots , are naturally sweet and can help in curbing sweet cravings
Ritika Samaddar, Head South Zone, Nutritionist and Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket