Coconut sugar contains magnesium and potassium.
And most importantly, it has a low glycemic index (35 , half that of white sugar), so blood glucose levels do not rise or rise only slightly after digestion. It is an excellent alternative for people suffering from diabetes and for those looking for a nutritious sweet alternative.
Cultivated in Southeast Asia for thousands of years, the coconut tree is nicknamed the "tree of life" because it meets the vital needs of human beings, namely food, hydration and shelter.
It is also considered the most sustainable sugar on the planet, as the coconut palm requires little water and maintenance, and produces 50 to 75% more sugar per hectare than sugarcane.
Source: Prana
A short note from Caroline Roy, in light of the book Santé! by Nathalie Champoux:
" Coconut sugar has many similarities to agave syrup, as it also contains a significant amount of concentrated fructose, which notably promotes abdominal weight gain and metabolic disorders. Consumed very occasionally, it will not wreak havoc, but added to your recipes on a regular basis, it will become as harmful as refined sugar..."
Also:
" Coconut sugar has a low glycemic index. That said, it's its high fructose content that poses a problem. So much so that it's often compared to glucose-fructose, also known as "high fructose corn syrup," an ingredient regularly used in confectionery, sweetened beverages, and some baked goods. When fructose is present in processed foods and consumed in large quantities, it has a nasty habit of raising blood triglyceride levels—a measurement often associated with other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. "
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