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People are becoming more conscious about their health and have started understanding that a high intake of both sugar and sodium is not good for their health. High intake of sugar can lead to problems like liver disease, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, and even diabetes in the long run. It is not just important for people beyond a certain age to control their sugar intake.
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People of all age groups should be conscious and mindful about how much sugar they're putting in their bodies regularly. As important as it is to draw attention towards one's health, it is also important to take care of one's sweet cravings from time to time. This helps in remaining motivated and also prevents a person from binge eating a lot of sweet food all at once because of suppressed cravings. A great and healthier alternative to regular sugar is coconut sugar.
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What Is Coconut Sugar
Coconut sugar is a type of sugar that is extracted from the palm sap part of the coconut palm tree. It is extracted by making a small incision on the flowering part of the coconut plant. From this flowering part, a liquid is collected, which is then processed by heating until it starts evaporating and leaves behind a brown-coloured substance that looks like brown crystals of sugar. These crystals are a lot smaller than regular sugar particles. Here are some top reasons why making a switch from regular sugar to coconut sugar is the right choice for everyone.
* Better Than Regular Sugar
As per a report published in the article Is Coconut Sugar Good For You by the Cleveland Clinic, coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index as compared to regular sugar. Coconut sugar also contains a higher amount of antioxidants, minerals, and fibre as compared to regular cane sugar. Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants that is found in coconut sugar which is great for boosting immunity and is great for the health of skin and hair as well.
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* Nutrients
Nutrition-wise, coconut sugar has the presence of minerals, like zinc, calcium and iron that make it great for the health of the body. Although these minerals are not present in a significant quantity, this sugar is more nutritional as compared to other alternatives that are present in the market. As coconut sugar is derived from coconuts, it has a similar nutritional profile just a bit toned down.
* Rich In Electrolytes
As per an article published by PETA, coconut sugar content is rich in potassium, calcium, and sodium all of which are very important in maintaining the water content in the body. They also help in enhancing muscle, heart, and nerve function in the body. Coconut sugar has about 400 times more potassium than regular sugar which makes it great for restoring hydration levels in the body. People who feel dehydrated easily can try replacing regular sugar with coconut sugar in their diet.
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* Inulin
As per PETA, coconut sugar also contains a very small amount of inulin which is the type of dietary fibre that helps in keeping the gut healthy. As per an article published in the journal, College of Food Science and Technology in 2023, inulin helps in exhibiting excellent health benefits and regulating lipid metabolism, lowering blood sugar levels and also leading to weight loss. It may also help in relieving a person from the problem of constipation and inflammatory problems.
* Free From Animal Additives
Mostly refined sugar has different types of additives like bone char which is an extract derived from the bones of animals. This helps in giving cane sugar a strikingly white colour. On the other hand, coconut sugar is an unprocessed variety of sugar and is a healthier choice for people who want their sugar to be free from any kind of animal extract.
* Cooking And Baking
Brown sugar is generally used in making a lot of desserts because it has a distinctive flavour and goes well with different types of desserts. Coconut sugar has a very similar texture to brown sugar and a flavour that resembles molasses. It also takes considerably less time to melt and gives a slightly brownish tint when added to different types of delicacies. Brown sugar can also be added to tea, coffee, and milkshakes.
