How to Sweeten Drinks Without Sugar

Add honey to tea as a natural sweetener.

Sweetening drinks without sugar is a wise way to improve the taste of beverages without harming your health, according to Natural News. Refined sugar, for example, can contribute to an increase in weight, poor eyesight and enhance bone disorder. At the same time, brown sugar too can increase the risk of diabetes and reduce the intake of protein. Sugar alternatives should be used in moderation and used individually to avoid excessive sweetening.

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Artificial sweetener
• Fruit juice
• Fresh fruit
• Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Add a teaspoon of honey to a cup of hot tea. Stir the tea until honey is absorbed. Honey is a natural sweetener and, because of its rich, thick consistency, a little will go a long way. Honey also contributes to reducing your chances of arthritis.

2. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to a mug of hot apple cider. Apples produce natural sugar and adding cinnamon boosts flavor without over sweetening the drink. Cinnamon can also promote strength in hair follicles.

3. Squeeze a wedge of fruit into a glass of water or iced tea. Fresh fruit, such as mango, lime or lemon, increases the flavor of an unsweetened drink by adding a hint of naturally sweet juice. Fruit juice is rich in vitamin C and protein.

4. Add one package of artificial sweetener into a cup of coffee. Artificial sweetener is often highly concentrated and can substantially increase the sweet flavor of a beverage with one package alone. Many artificial sweeteners are also low in calories.

References

• Natural News: Sugar Substitutes
• Health Mad: Honey and Cinnamon
• Juice for Health: Lemons and Limes