Sweets are a favorite of many people, but some stay away because of the health hazards attached to the sweets. However it is not all types of sweeteners that are a part of the forbidden fruit. Some actually are good for your health.

Some are not just sweet, they also contain some antioxidants. Many sugar substitutes are used instead of the real sugar.

However some sugar additives are not medically safe.

According to some researchers the following sugar based items have the most amounts of oxidants:

• Blackstrap
• Dark
• Brown rice syrup
• Pure maple syrup

According to the researchers, honey contains the same level of antioxidants as unrefined sugar. According to health experts, the unrefined sugars are better for your health than the refined ones.

Some people opt for sugar substitutes because they are claimed to be safe. However some of these substitutes are not really safe and might cause you to:

• Eat too many useless calories
• Overeat
• Neglect important nutrients.

This is obviously not good for your health. Too many empty calories might lead to heart problems, overeating may lead to obesity. When you neglect important nutrients you will make your body to be fragile and immune to whole range of diseases.

These guidelines will help you as you choose the best sweeteners to add to your diet:

• Guard against overeating.
  Eat the sweeteners only once in a while
• Be careful about the level of calories in the sweeteners. A no-sugar label does not necessarily mean low calories.
• Include all the needed nutrients in your diet. Balancing your diet will ensure that you stay healthy and avoid unwanted diseases.

Natural sweeteners are best way to go if you are having that strong craving for sweet things. They have all the nutrients that you need.