I've educated my family about the dangers of Aspartame and even my kids are avid ingredient readers now.
My favorite alternative to sugar is Blue Agave.
Wilderness Family Naturals’ Agave Nectar is:
* Low glycemic index sweetener: will not over stimulate the production of insulin or greatly raise blood sugar
* 75% sweeter than sugar: fructose is 42 percent sweeter to the human brain than granulated sugar, less is needed to achieve the same level of sweetness
* Completely natural: no chemicals are used during the processing, only natural fermentation and simple filtering
* Completely raw: no heat is used during processing
* Safe for everybody: including children and the elderly
* Great for baking and cooking: as well as raw dishes and has been used this way for thousands of years by the Mexican people
* Does not contain any chemicals, toxins, or preservatives
* Certified Organic
http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/agave.htm
The taste is SO good, a little more subtle than honey, and you need very little to reach the desired sweetness.
I've only found it in Whole Foods Market, or here on line.
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CW