How to Pick the Best Sugar Free Candy

In a weight conscious world, "sugar free" products have become a mainstay. Those of us who are looking for a healthier lifestyle are happy that so many new sugar free products are entering into the marketplace each year. However, deciding between them can be rewarding and daunting.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A list of ingredients that you need to avoid
• An idea of the "type" of sugar free substitutes that you like and don't like
• An idea of the amount of money you can spend on your sugar free candy
• A list of they types and flavors of candies that you like

1. Review the list of ingredients that you need to avoid in your sugar free candy. If you know that you are allergic or have bad reactions to certain things, you will need to check the label of all of your potential sugar free candy options.
2. Review your list of sugar substitutes to determine which types you don't like.
3. Review the amount of money that you are willing to pay for your sugar free candy. Some are much more expensive than others.
4. Consider the types and flavors you like in your candy. Do you like plain or flavored chocolate? Milk or dark chocolate? Do you like fruit flavored candy? Hard or soft candy? Do you like chocolates filled with coconut, caramel, soufflé or something else? All of these decisions will help you find the perfect sugar free candy for you. So be as detailed in your likes and dislikes as possible.
5. Realize that science is in major disagreement over the advisability of consuming too many sugar free products. Some studies actually indicate that some people gain weight while consuming sugar free products. They contend that certain sugar substitutes encourage the body to consume more fat or more overall calories, thereby negating the sugar free benefits. Other studies say that some, if not all sugar substitutes, spike certain chemicals within the body that interfere with its ability to handle even the few calories that are consumed.

Tips & Warnings

• Stick with as many "natural" ingredients as possible. They are better for you and will actually taste better.
• When in doubt, stay with name brands that have a solid reputation.
• Ask family members and friends for examples of sugar free candies that they like.
• Don't consume ingredients when you don't know what they are.
• Stay away from excess chemicals no matter how good the product might taste.
• Don't support over-inflated product lines with no real reason to triple the cost above comparable brands. It will force equal quality drinks of a lesser cost out of business.