Agave syrup is a sweetener that is a lot like honey but comes from a plant. It isn't so cheap. It tastes sweet and good. But the point of it is, it does not cause an insulin spike in the blood. Therefore, unlike sugar, it is not addicting. It will not cause diabetes. It is good to break the sugar addiction.

Buy a bottle and start putting it in coffee, tea, or anywhere you would use sugar.

The less sugar, the better; but we all like a sweet taste. Agave does have calories like a sweetener but .... no insulin spike.

I am not a believer much in artificial sweeteners.

As for grocery stores, you can order food online. Rummage around the websites and see what is available. You will be amazed.

Yes, as the other pede says, try to not drink sods. Keep soda to an occasional treat now and then. When normally thirsty, water from the tap with a little bottled lemon juice in it and ice.

Agave syrup is a sweetener that is a lot like honey but comes from a plant. It isn't so cheap. It tastes sweet and good. But the point of it is, it does not cause an insulin spike in the blood. Therefore, unlike sugar, it is not addicting.

Buy a bottle and start putting it in coffee, tea, or anywhere you would use sugar.

The less sugar, the better; but we all like a sweet taste. Agave does have calories like a sweetener but .... no insulin spike.

I am not a believer much in any artificial sweetener.

You can order food online. Rummage around the websites and see what is available. You will be amazed.

Yes, as the pede says, try to keep soda to an occasional treat now and then. When normally thirsty, water from the tap with a little bottled lemon juice in it and ice.