DRIED FRUIT Raisins, cranberries, apricots, pineapple, dates, figs, and so on are delicious and convenient, but quite high in sugar; stick to fresh fruit whenever possible. Otherwise, keep portions small, and reserve these for special occasions or as flavorful additions to salads, bean dishes, pilafs, and desserts. SWEETENERS Whenever possible choose less refined alternatives to sugar—turbinado or “raw” sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey (which technically isn’t vegan).
