Dream - Sweet drinks and food are always served wherever with a very tempting presentation. Many people cannot resist sweet food, because it can indeed make the tongue feel pampered.

Even so, some people tend to consume sugar beyond the daily limit set, which is six to nine teaspoons per day.

"Sugar causes inflammation and addiction, plus many people feel uncomfortable if they don't consume it. Sugar can be part of a normal diet when consumed in normal amounts," said nutrition expert, Kim Shapira."

Shapira suggests not to focus on avoiding sugar but rather on restriction. The best thing to do is to add more fruits and vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods into daily meals.

When making a cake, one of the healthiest substitutes for sugar is fruit puree. In fact, it is very easy to replace some (or all) of the sugar with applesauce, mashed bananas, or even canned pumpkin.

Alternative healthier sugars may actually be more calorie-dense compared to refined sugar. For example, one tablespoon of honey or agave contains 63 calories, while one tablespoon of maple syrup contains 52 calories.