A lthough sugar is no longer banned from diabetic diets, many people are still cutting down on their sugar intake.
Sugar promotes tooth decay without adding much nutritional value to a meal.
It does add flavor, however. By using the sweet spices cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, anise, nutmeg, allspice, and mace, your food will need less sweetener overall. Spices are derived from either seeds and barks or roots and fruits. In many parts of the world, spices are ground fresh everyday for the best flavor. Here are a few tips on using sweet spices for best results.