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3. Molasses
Molasses comes from sugar cane, but it deviates from the white crystallized variety in a few important ways. First, it’s a by-product of the refining process, which means it contains the “leftovers” — and those leftovers happen to be the healthiest elements of the sugar cane. Molasses is rich in iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6, which makes it one of the healthiest sweeteners out there.
Since molasses is strong, thick and rich, a little goes a long way. Perfect for baking, but maybe not ideal for garnishing dishes, it’s also less versatile than some other sweeteners. If you do want to reap the nutritional rewards, opt for blackstrap molasses, which is taken from the last press in the refining process.
Eating out with diabetes is not always easy. Take these strategies with you the next time you’re dining out, and you can enjoy a worry-free meal.
