Discover the best natural sugar alternatives to reduce your refined sugar intake and boost your health. ... My sweet tooth often lands me in trouble at the dentist and sometimes on the bathroom scales. Well, it would if my scales actually worked... Recently, I embarked on a wholehearted, slightly manic mission to cut down on refined sugar. Initially, I considered quitting chocolate and candy (sweets, really. I just tried to alliterate), but realised how hard this was during Lent. So, I adjusted my expectations and found another way. And guess what? It worked!