White Sugar and Its Alternatives
Wojciech Wiśniewski
2026-03-23
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White sugar is most commonly used for sweetening beverages such as tea or coffee, but it is also widely present in many food products. Many consumers are not aware that sugar is not only a source of sweets. Fortunately, there are many available alternatives to white sugar that can be a great solution for some people.
Is it truly worthwhile to utilize sugar substitutes?
White sugar, also known as table sugar, is the result of combining glucose and fructose. It is the most popular type of sweetener, which unfortunately is very often consumed in excess quantities. According to statistics from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) in 2020, the average supply in various forms was as much as 42.7 kg per person. Compared to previous years, it is a lower value, but still significantly exceeds recommended norms (GUS 2021). Excessive sugar intake leads to many health problems, such as obesity, increased body weight, diabetes, or cardiovascular diseases. Sugar has a direct negative impact on the human body, increases blood pressure, and disrupts lipid metabolism, resulting in an increase in triglyceride levels and LDL cholesterol (so-called "bad" cholesterol) as well as a decrease in HDL cholesterol (so-called "good" cholesterol). White sugar is particularly harmful to children, as providing products that are its source can lead to motor overactivity and concentration problems, which can in turn affect school performance. In addition, sugar increases the risk of tooth decay. Therefore, it is important to limit its intake, and the best way to do this is to completely eliminate sugar from the diet through gradual exclusion from meals. Keeping records can be helpful for self-control. Sugar substitutes available on the market can also be helpful in taking care of health, such as reducing the risk of overweight or obesity. However, the greatest advantage of sweeteners is that they generally have few calories - their use can reduce daily calorie intake.
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