Bad Sugar vs Good Sugar with Dr. Nikki Starr

Having a sweet tooth can give more than a few cavities; processed sugar can be detrimental for your health in many other ways, from weight gain, foggy mind, diabetes among other diseases. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot indulge in sweetness. Thankfully, Dr.Nikki Starr shares some good sugar alternatives for Get it Girl’s digital series #wellnesswednesday.

Let’s start by explaining what the bad sugars are…bad sugars are any form of processed sugar that has been stripped from its natural elements and has been chemically modified. The most common one is refined cane sugar. However, there are many others that might not be so easily recognizable. Here is a list of other refined sugars you should avoid as much as you can:

• Brown sugar syrup
• Rice syrup
• Dextrose
• Corn Syrup
• Fructose
• Maltose
• Dextrose
• Palm sugar
• Barley Malt

As you can see, it’s not as obvious to spot these highly processed sugars. Thankfully we can enjoy some healthier sugar alternatives like:

• Honey
• Coconut sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Dates
• Monk Fruit
• Stevia
• Agave

Don’t forget to watch Dr.Nikki’s video for more details: