The baking aisle at the grocery store can be a little overwhelming. There are so many different ingredients — especially sweeteners. There’s granulated sugar, raw sugar and stevia, to name a few. But which one is best for your health? 

“Even natural sweeteners like raw sugar and honey are considered ‘empty’ calories,” explains Erma Levy, a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson. “That’s because they add to your daily caloric...