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Refined vs unrefined sugar: is unrefined sugar healthier?

A common argument you’ll see in favor of unrefined sugars is that “well, they’re natural”. “Natural” in the sense that they came from something in nature, like a maple tree or a coconut, and are unprocessed.

Well, even good old table sugar came from a plant – a sugar beet or sugar cane plant. Google pictures of both and I’m sure they’ll look pretty dang natural to you! Plus, the word “natural” is not synonymous with the word “healthy” (this applies to many foods beyond just sugars and sweeteners).

The terms “natural” and “unrefined” are often interpreted to mean unprocessed, which is why calling them unrefined is a tad misleading. Don’t get me wrong, these unrefined sugars…

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 Is unrefined sugar really better?

Is honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar and all other “unrefined sugars” really healthier than regular ol’ white table sugar?

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