If you want the sweet taste, while avoiding the excessive calories and potential blood sugar spikes, there are plenty of alternatives. Artificial sugar-free sweeteners, such as saccharin and aspartame, have a bad reputation for potential health risks. That’s why it's important to look for natural sugar-free options.

Stevia and monk fruit extract are all-natural, plant-based sweeteners with zero calories. Yacon syrup contains minimal-calorie sugars, has a sweet taste and extra health benefits. Erythritol and xylitol are natural sugar alcohols derived from corn with a fraction of the calories of regular sugar.