It’s been said that ‘desserts’ is just ‘stressed’ spelled backwards, hinting of the aid our sweet friends lend us through testing times.
It seems against tradition then that we might become stressed while deciding which sweet subject to succumb to.  Presented below are
6 Sugary Profiles of common &/or note-worthy destinations for your sweet tooth to land in.

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Plain ol’ Refined White Sugar~
Agreeable: It’s everywhere and ready to fulfill our cravings at any moment.
Not so nice: Significant assaults to our health and the environment (download WWF’s Sustainable Sugar Brochure.)  Beginning this year, sugar beets joined high fructose corn syrup in the genetically modified arena that will result in a large portion of this country’s sweets to be of GM origin.  Air pollution and disturbance of animal residents from the burning of sugarcane fields for harvesting presents a problem for vegans, as is the common process using animal bone char to remove color from the refined sugars.  Brown sugar’s not much better either, as most of the time it’s just white sugar dressed up in a coat of molasses.

Evaporated Cane Juice~
Agreeable: Easy to substitute in your favorite beverages and baking recipes. Due to less refining when compared with table sugar, it retains a somewhat greater nutritional value and exhibits a reduced affect on your blood sugar level. And as always, less refining processes translate into less pollution.
Not so nice: The Price. (more)

Honey~
Agreeable: Sweeter and more flavorful than white sugar, honey contains trace amounts of enzymes, nutrients, and microbial properties. It could possibly even aid in weight loss when used properly.
Not so nice: Has potential to raise blood sugar more than white sugar, and gathering it can at times be harmful to bees.

Agave Nectar~
Agreeable: Causes a relatively small fluctuation in blood glucose levels in the human body.
Not so nice: The price, that it’s hydrolyzed in the heating process, and that it contains a fructose-to-glucose ratio similar to that of high fructose corn syrup with associated health effects.

Stevia~
Agreeable: Incredibly sweet herb (100+ times greater than cane sugar) from South America that’s calorie free and easy to grow yourself as it demands little water and can live in nutrient poor soil.
Not so nice: Regardless of its many years of usage, the FDA doesn’t see it fit for approval as a sweetener, instead allowing its sale only as a dietary supplement.

Artificial Options~
Agreeable: Just as white sugar, if you’re in America, they’re everywhere.
Not so nice: the many side effects. I’d like to keep this article sweet so I won’t mention them here, but if you wish to know – glance at this article @ naturalnews.com.

Hopefully those helped to provide a framework for your sweet quests to follow.  For more information on sweeteners, natural or unnatural, check out bodyandfitness.com. As for now, some more natural options include:  yacon syrup, brown rice syrup, raw sugars, dried dates, xylitol, or simply dropping the bags and jugs, and reaching for a delicious piece of fresh fruit to restore your earthly connection.