Ounce for Ounce, Coconut Sugar Has Less Sugar Than Other Natural Sweeteners

Psst: White sugar isn’t doing you any favors (it can raise your risk for heart disease and cause your blood sugar to spike, then crash). But the idea of a life without the sweet stuff? Thank u, next. So go natural with one of these four cleaner natural sugar options recommended by Abby K. Cannon, RD, a dietitian in New York City. As she explains, they all contain less fructose than traditional table sugar and more nutritional benefits (think: antioxidants, healthy minerals, and fiber). Schweet!