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Farr Better Sugar Choices

Use these ideas instead of traditional sugar. Why?

In its recent report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee cited sugar as one of our biggest health concerns and recommended that sugar make up 10 percent or fewer of our daily calorie intake.

The American Heart Association recommends that no more than half of your daily discretionary calories comes from added sugars (about 6 teaspoons or 100 calories for women, and 9 teaspoons or 150 calories for men).

But we’re eating way more of the sweet stuff than that: The CDC reports that the average American eats between 13 and 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day (around 230 calories for women, and 335 for men).

Below are 21 more legit reasons—besides fitting into skinny jeans—to tame that sweet tooth for good. From Greatist

What happens when you cut back on sugar:

1) It can lower your blood pressure

2) It can lower your bad cholesterol

3) It decreases your heart attack risk

4) It keeps your brain sharp

5) You’ll be less likely to have Alzheimer’s and dementia

6) You’ll be less likely to have depression

7) You’ll break your addiction to the sweet stuff

8) It will keep your skin looking young

9) It will keep your skin clear

10) it will lower your risk of diabetes

11) It can help prevent fatty liver disease

12) It can help reduce your risk of certain cancers

13) Your breath will be sweeter

14) You’ll breathe easier

15) You’ll have more energy

16) You’ll have fewer cravings

17) You’ll make fewer trips to the dentist

18) You’ll make fewer trips to the doctor

19) You’ll save money

20) You’ll help planet earth

21) You’ll help impoverished workers

Farr Better Suggested Sugar Substitutes

Organic Coconut Palm Sugar/Organic Coconut Sugar

Both names mean the same thing. Less sweet.

NDTV Food has great information about the 6 coconut sugar benefits that will convince you to switch from refined sugar.

Raw Organic Cane Sugar Unbleached

Sweeter

Organic Whole Cane Sugar Benefits from Little Choices Matter

Organic Cinnamon

At the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits. Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon or stick to small doses if you‘re using the Cassia variety. From Healthline

Organic Authority has more information about the health benefits of Organic Cinnamon.

Raw Organic Honey

Raw honey has been used as a folk remedy throughout history and has a variety of health benefits and medical uses. It’s even used in some hospitals as a treatment for wounds. Many of these health benefits are specific to raw, or unpasteurized, honey.

Most of the honey you find in grocery stores is pasteurized. The high heat kills unwanted yeast, can improve the color and texture, removes any crystallization, and extends the shelf life. Many of the beneficial nutrients are also destroyed in the process.

If you’re interested in trying raw honey, buy it from a trusted local producer. From healthline

Organic Pure Maple Syrup

Yes, pure maple syrup is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium. According to Helen Thomas of the New York State Maple Association, maple syrup has a higher concentration of minerals and antioxidants, yet fewer calories than honey. From Food Network

Dr. Axe has more wonderful information about Organic Pure Maple Syrup.

Brands that we trust as well as the vegan community

Wholesome® Sweeteners

Florida Crystals_®

Big Tree Farms^®

Bob’s Red Mill_®

NOW^® Foods

Woodstock Farms_®

IN THE RAW^®

Remember if you have an allergy to an ingredient, eliminate it from the recipe.

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Farr Better Recipes_® carefully picks the highest quality and most allergy-friendly products for my family and yours. I have reached out to these companies and talked with them about their values, mission, promises, and standards they follow. Now, all this information is at your fingertips.

Why Organic products?… Always try to use Organic products to avoid high pesticide residue on your food. Certified Organic means NO… GMO’s, synthetic pesticides, roundup herbicides, hexane, sewage sludge, growth-promoting antibiotics or ractopamine drug residues. Keep you and your family safe, buy Organic!