How fitting to be discussing sugars and alternative sweeteners on Valentine’s Day, a time when candy, chocolate, cake or some other sugary treat is the order of the day. But, in a recent article from Specialty Foods Association, Americans are not retreating when it comes to cutting back on the amount of sugar they consume. Where does that leave things?
There’s no substitute for taste. But with shifting attitudes towards a healthier lifestyle, sweeteners increasingly leave a bad taste. The good news is new label laws on nutritional values are providing additional information as well as clarity. This move, too, is a growing trend in the food and beverage industry.
For the average consumer, however, it can be confusing deciding what’s good or even better for you, what product is natural, which ones are actually sugar-free, and so on. Attempting to figure that out as you shop is not as easy as it seems.
On this Valentine’s Day, I’m gifting you this handy resource to help educate you on the types of sugars and alternative sweeteners on the market. The next time you take a trip to the grocer’s you’ll be better prepared to pick the product that’s right for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
