The Italian chemist Dario Bressanini analyzes in his book "Can I Eat It or Will It Harm Me?" the trend of so-called "healthy" sugars, such as maple and agave syrups, coconut and palm sugar. The specialist warns that there are too many websites and wellness or cooking magazines that promote these products using the idea of naturalness, without ever presenting any scientific evidence that they are actually healthier.
Bressanini argues that these alternative sugars and syrups cannot be considered healthier than regular sugar, precisely because there are no studies that prove such benefits. The use of the term "natural" functions as a marketing strategy to attract consumers looking for seemingly healthier options.
The article presents this analysis as an excerpt from the Italian chemist's book, which aims to demystify widely disseminated concepts in the wellness and healthy eating universe, inviting the reader to question frequently accepted claims without concrete evidence.
