Coconut sugar is a healthy alternative to common sugar, without additives or preservatives, and with vitamins and minerals

Nowadays, the principal health problems are chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, among others. These can be prevented with changes related to eating habits, physical activity, rest, and proper stress management.

Author: Fernanda Berganza

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in Mexico, our neighboring country, overweight and obesity affect 58% of adults and 7% of children under 5 years of age. Furthermore, diabetes is predicted to be the seventh cause of death by 2030.

Both pathologies have in common the excessive consumption of sugar, which has a high glycemic index. This is why it is important to find alternatives with a lower glycemic index to avoid glucose spikes.

One of these is coconut sugar. It is obtained from the sap of the coconut flower through the evaporation of the water contained. It should be noted that it does not contain chemical additives or preservatives. In addition, it provides vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and iron. It should be noted that it has a lower glycemic index than sugar, making it a healthier alternative for people diagnosed with diabetes or insulin resistance.

One of the factors that contributes to the glycemic index being lower than that of common sugar is that it provides fat, protein, and much fewer carbohydrates. So it is released gradually and slower than common sugar. These characteristics can be seen in the following table:

This way, you can distinguish that coconut sugar, unlike normal sugar, does not provide empty calories.

Now you know that you can use coconut sugar from Yogi Super Foods to make your healthy desserts, always moderating its consumption. Remember that you can place your order through WhatsApp, our website, Messenger, or Instagram direct messages.

References

Bará-Osegueda, K. D., and Hernández-Manca, J. M. (2014) Preparation of sugar from the nectar of coconut blossoms (Cocos nucifera L.). [thesis]. José Matas Delgado University

Energy Feelings (2021). Eco coconut sugar https://energyfeelings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FT-AZUCAR-DE-COCO-ECO-V.19.07.1-ES-.pdf  

Garrido-Vásquez, J.; Durán-Lugo, R.; Martnez-Meja, F.; and Baéz-González, J.G. (2022). Coconut sugar is an alternative to processed sugars. Coconut sugar, an alternative as a substitute for processed sugars, Research and Development in Food Science and Technology, 7, p. 285-290.