Are There Any Healthy Sweets? Something That Is Tasty And Sweet, But Healthy?

[Jane32]

Are there any healthy sweets? Something that is tasty and sweet, but healthy?

[AlwaysConfused]

I understand, Jane. But rather than giving into unhealthy foods you can find alternatives. Your requirements seems to be very restrictive, so water seems to be the best suggestion. I find sweetness in lemon and lime. If it is too sour, try orange or pear juice ice cubes

[Jane32]

sherrardk, yeah, it's very strict.) That's because I want to eat the food people ate just a couple of decades ago and before, and not a dish of preservatives mixed with artificial colouring agents.

[EDDIE51]

Jane I guarantee they DO NOT use petrol to refine sugar ! Where ever did you get that ridiculous idea from?
The sugar beet or cane is shredded and crushed to extract the 'juice' which is filtered to get rid of the fibre. It is then dissolved in water and filtered again.
The solution is then heated to drive off the water until the sugar starts to crystallise out. This is now 'raw' or 'molasses' sugar.
White sugar is made by dissolving raw sugar in water again with further filtration and spinning in a centrifuge to remove colour and recrystallised as white or refined sugar. Sugar does not even dissolve in petrol so it would be impossible to use petrol to 'refine' it as well as far too expensive!

[Jane32]

AlwaysConfused, that's what I'm trying to do here - finding alternatives. And I've already received a good one by EcclesCake - have a look: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/may/24/strawberry-fruit-leather-recipe-perfect-lunchboxes

Your tip is good, but I just like pure water without lemon.

[Jane32]

EDDIE51, I watched a TV programme about stuff they use to refine sugar some time ago. It's not that simple. As a person knowing chemistry very well, you should understand that no nutritive value is left in sugar after its refinement, only calories. I also watched a programme on BBC about two scientists. One discovered the hazards of sugar and became an outcast, because people didn't want to hear any unpleasant information and big food companies were dead against loosing any money they could earn on sugar and sweet products. And another scientist became very popular 'cause he said,'Sugar is OK'. And only later they found out that the first scientist, expelled from all the scientific societies, was right. If you wish, you can have a look at some sugar-related deseases: http://nancyappleton.com/141-reasons-sugar-ruins-your-health/

[Chipchopper]

You can get sugar free travel sweets, usually come in round tins and often found in garden centres.

[Jane32]

Chipchopper, thanks, but I'm afraid that if they are sugar free, they add frustose which is even worse than sugar and leads to obesity.(

[EDDIE51]

Yes, as you say sugar is just pure calories ,which provide energy but no other vitamins or nutrients. No one is disputing that. But small amounts do no harm, the problem is that a modern western diet contains far more sugar than is healthy.

[puzzled54]

How about Nak'd bars?

[Jane32]

puzzled54, Thank you! Seems just the right thing! And what are the ingredients?

[puzzled54]

Raw fruit and nuts, they are on offer in Asda at the moment , a pack of 3 bars for £1. I saw them this morning and thought of you!

[puzzled54]

www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk/Nākd_Bars‎

[Jane32]

puzzled54, Thank you very much! That's very nice of you! :) Indeed, no sugar, no fructose, no additives... Just raw fruit and nuts! Looks like just what I wanted!!! :))

[sherrardk]

Or you could just get some fruit & nuts?

[Jane32]

sherrardk, I could, but I needed something more elaborate.) With a rustling sweet wrapper!))

[EDDIE51]

This might have something of interest
'Sugar free Vegans'
https://iquitsugar.com/sugar-free-vegans/

[sherrardk]

Good grief, life's too short - just buy some sweets.

[Jane32]

EDDIE51, Thank you! Yes, that's interesting. I'll be studying that. And I see some nice recipes there! :)

[Jane32]

sherrardk, life's too short to destroy it by sweets. ;)

[Mamyalynne]

Fruit and nuts and get some crinkly paper that rustles.