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White
^Sugar

White Sugar is extracted from sugar cane, but it is highly refined and has no health benefits. It raises Blood Sugar.

Brown
^Sugar

Brown Sugar is basically White Sugar mixed with a tiny amount of molasses. They both raise blood Sugar at the same rate.

Turbinado
^Sugar

Turbinado sugar is a partially processed raw cane sugar with small traces of minerals.
Turbinado raises blood sugar in the exact same way as white and brown sugar 

Honey

Pure, raw Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids. In addition, Honey causes a slightly less drastic spike in blood sugar.

Never give honey to infants under 12 months old

Maple Syrup
^sweetener

Pure maple syrup comes directly from the sap of maple trees.
It causes a slower rise in blood sugar compared to white and brown sugar.

Coconut
^Sugar

Coconut sugar comes from sap of coconut palm tree.
It is high in calorie and cause a slower spike in blood sugar compared to white and brown sugar.

Agave Nectar

Agave nectar comes from the core and sap of the agave plant.

Stevia
^Sugar

Stevia come from the Stevia plant from South America.
It has zero-calorie and does not spike blood glucose or insulin levels.

FDA only approved Zevic Stevia Sweeteners

Monk Fruit

Monk fruit sweetener comes from a small melon from Southern China.
It has zero-calorie and does not spike blood glucose or insulin levels.

Erythritol
^{Artificial sweetener}

Erythritol has zero-calorie. It does not spike blood sugar and it also prevents cavities.

Some studies suggest Erythritol may raise the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes.

Xylitol
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Xylitol is low in calorie. and cause a low spike blood sugar.
Xylitol is widely used in sugar-free foods, toothpaste, and medications.

Some studies suggest Xylitol may raise the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes.

Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs.

Splenda
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Splenda is a sugar substitute created in a laboratory, Just like many medications.
It has zero calorie and it will not spike blood sugar

Equal
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Equal is a sugar substitute created in a laboratory, Just like many medications.
It has zero calorie and it will not spike blood sugar.

Sweet N Low
^{Artificial Sweetener}

Sweet N low is an artificial sugar substitute created in a laboratory, Just like many medications.
It has zero calorie and it will not spike blood sugar.