Raw Sugar or White Sugar

Raw sugar is better for you then white sugar. White sugar is very processed. In that processing, things change and such. Usually when eating healthy they say to stick with things that are brown. Brown are more natural items. Brown rice, brown flour (wheat, whole grain), brown breads. All of these things are better for you. The processing methods used for making things white are often complex and not so good for us!

Raw sugar is less processed and more flavoursome. I don't know what the exact health benefits are, but it is a lot better for cooking (unless otherwise stated for specific cakes etc). I've always preferred raw sugar, brown sugar and honey for sweetening. That's just the way I was brought up and personal preference, I don't know the statistics or whatever =P

if you are trying to loose weight then none of these 'sugars'would be good for you. you should try artificial sweeteners like Splenda. they can really help to cut the calories and make you loose the weight. but if you don't feel like changing your diet then you should try to exercise.

i think the only difference is in the taste.i think it would be better just to stick to what you are using now,thats what i am doing as well.have a great day and happy holidays to you and your family.pattie

Raw sugar is supposedly healthier than white one but i am not sure why.Maybe it contains some of the fibers or stuff...I think it is recommended for low calorie diets, so maybe it also has less calories.Where i live raw sugar is much expensive and its not easy to buy for all sweets.But whenever i have tried it in my coffee i liked it better.

I don't know the exact benefits of raw sugar over white sugar but I heard it is definetely more healthy. :)

its great you are looking after your health. im not sure what the difference is to be honest. i know brown and white sugar also powdered. raw might be a different term or it is raw before made into white. not sure what the difference would be health wise.

I have absolutely switched buying from processed white sugar to brown, muscovado sugar, a long time ago. Muscovado sugar is more pricey but I prefer this one than the white sugar. Primarily, muscovado is more healthy, organically produced and cooked without chemicals. Plus, I like the tase. I beleive it is worth changing...

Raw sugar is definitely better for you, I have been using it for years; it's more natural than white sugar, as it is less refined. White sugar has been refined and bleached, so it can't be good for you.

I couldn't really say if one is healthier than the other but I prefer the taste of demerara sugar (brown) which I think could be the same as raw. I would guess that white sugar is less healthy because it's been processed more. If you are trying to be healthy I would suggest giving up sugar - your taste will gradually adapt to having drinks etc withou the added sugar. :-)

Hi lilaclady, Raw sugar or White sugar, both or not good for health if you take in excess quantity. A very recent health study has said high sugar consumption may trigger brain disorder later in life. So,limit high consumption of sugar and be active in your later life. This Information I am providing you to ensure good health for all in mylot. Good Luck.

brown sugar is better because it didn't pass much processing, which makes it more natural than the white sugar... i suggest you make use of molave sugar, more natural :-)

I have a sweet tooth also and didn't even know there was raw sugar lol. I have heard of brown sugar though I use it on hams and in cookies. Have a great day

raw sugar is better then others,it is my experience,you had better go to a physician to have a examine