Is brown sugar on the Paleo diet?

Brown sugar differs from white cane sugar because molasses is added to it. This is what gives it its darker color. However this does not make it any healthier, so it is still not considered paleo.Sep 2, 2014 read more

So at the end of it all, yes, brown sugar might be a little healthier, because it contains more minerals than white sugar, due to the addition of molasses, but no, brown sugar is not Paleo. If you’re looking for a sugar substitute, your best bet is to work with molasses, local honey, maple syrup, or dates instead. read more

No, cane sugar/brown sugar is not paleo is because it is highly processed, extremely high on the glycemic index, and harmful to the health of humans, and because it lacks any nutrients at all and is associated with serious diseases such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, and obesity. read more