Question: Is there any difference between white sugar, brown sugar, and raw sugar? How about maple syrup or honey? I’d like to cut back on sugar, but don’t want to give it up completely. Are there any types of sugar that are healthier than others?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Unrefined sugar is healthier for us. Honey or maple syrup are good choices.
Refined sugars are preferable to sugar substitutes when it comes to health, but are best avoided when possible.
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