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It's Official: Sugar is the New Crack

Swap your sweetener for these low-glycemic alternatives

by Lila Glick  |  2 COMMENTS

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Lucuma
Lucuma Lucuma powder is made from the Peruvian lucuma fruit (also called "eggfruit"), and is rich in minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, beta carotene, and fiber. One tablespoon of white sugar contains 14 g of sugar calories, while one tablespoon of lucuma only contains 2 grams (although it still has 60 calories overall). The powder tastes a bit like maple syrup.

Form: Powder
Uses: Sweeten beverages, smoothies, and cereal or yogurt. You can also substitute it directly (1:1 ratio to sugar) in baking recipes, especially if brown sugar is called for.
Glycemic Index: 25

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