When it comes to sweetening our foods and beverages, many options, including natural and artificial sweeteners, are available on the market.
As the name suggests, natural sweeteners are derived from natural sources such as plants or fruits. They often undergo minimal processing, are in some cases organic, and retain some of their original nutritional value. However, many are still high in calories.
On the other hand, artificial sweeteners are synthetic substances created in a lab and designed to provide sweetness without those unwanted calories. But they are not organic and, well, unnatural.
In this blog we will explore the pros and cons of 8 natural types of sweeteners, so you can decide which option is best for you.