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You are here: Home / General / Coconut Sugar - Is it really that healthy?

Coconut Sugar - Is it really that healthy?

Jul 29, 2021 No Comments

I know you've asked this to yourself time and again - "Is coconut sugar better for you than white sugar?" or "Is coconut sugar better for you than brown sugar?"

The chief reason behind the popularity of coconut sugar lies in the fact that it contains more nutritional values than any other typical sugar. Keep reading this article to find out more reasons behind this major shift in the choice of sugar.  

Nutritionally, coconut sugar is highly preferred considering that it contains essentials that our body needs to function smoothly and efficiently. The main nutrients include in coconut sugar are amino acids, iron, zinc, calcium, potassium,  carbohydrates, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B6 accompanied by phytonutrients and antioxidants. Why would anyone go for calories adding refine sugar over the availability of nutrient-packed coconut sugar? 

Coconut Sugar vs Sugar

Sugar is one of the common ingredients in our everyday diet but it is also the originator of severe health-related problems like imbalanced blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases.

coconut sugar and refined sugar comparison

Given that sugar consumption gives real troubles and can bring your year count down,  health freaks and conscious citizens are opting for alternate options for sugar that benefits one in healthy ways, one of which is Coconut sugar.  

In our daily lives, from brushing our teeth in the morning to sleeping on a comfy mattress at night, we make choices for various things that we use and we select the ones that fit the best to fulfill the needs and requirements of us and our family.

A smart choice can make a remarkable impact on your life and thus we often come across conflicts over the choice of vegetables to the type of tea someone prefers. If there can be a debate on the selection of mineral water and purified water, then why not sugar?  

Naturally produced coconut sugar is skyrocketing the market, lowering down the use of traditional refined sugar. It is made by collecting the sap of the coconut palm by cutting the flower bud stem of the coconut tree. The liquid sap is then heated until the excess water evaporates and a syrup-like substance is formed which further is crystallized to obtain brown-colored raw sugar.  

Coconut Sugar has Low Glycemic Index

The high glycemic index of refined sugar offers sweet treats along with severe health issues. It raises blood sugar levels faster, increasing the risk of heart diseases along with obesity and diabetes. Contrary to this, coconut sugar with its lower glycemic index is ascertained to be of ultimate help to diabetic patients.

Furthermore, it contains a soluble fiber called insulin that prevents blood sugar spikes, slowing down glucose absorption and keeping the guts healthy as well as preventing us from getting trapped into colon cancer.  

How is Coconut Sugar made?

Coconut sugar is made naturally from the sap of the coconut palm tree which makes it clear that it does not go under highly artificial processing the way refined sugar does. Refined sugar is obtained from crude raw sugar that contains a high level of impurities.

The production of refined sugar includes the processing and filtering of natural sugar. Artificial sweeteners can give rise to the development of breast, uterine and other types of cancer.

Refine sugar is also associated with a high risk of diabetes and obesity. In such a case, Plant-based sweetener like coconut sugar is indeed a wise choice over artificially produced refine sugar. 

coconut sugar in a coconut shell

Coconut Sugar Benefits

The key nutrient of coconut sugar, especially potassium, magnesium, and sodium,  balances electrolytes which further affects the functioning of muscles, regulation of body's water content, the acidity of the blood, rebuilding of tissues, maintenance of cells, and other important tasks of a human body which is definitely not possible with mere consumption of refined sugar.  

Besides a good nutrient profile, coconut sugar contains about 70-75 percent of sucrose and 10-20 percent of fructose, giving us another yet dominant reason to switch from refined sugar intake which is pure sucrose with zero nutritional value. Even though coconut sugar comes with the presence of harmful sucrose, it is still believed to be a healthier option to opt for because for the same amount of sweet consumption one can avail the additional benefits that our body requires for healthy living.  

Refined sugar is primarily used to improve the taste of processed food and drinks. It does not carry any notable nutrients and includes just calories that harm our body in numerous ways. Apart from adding weight, it is also responsible for affecting cholesterol that leads to heart problems and it also raises blood sugar levels that cause other additional difficulties, making refine sugar undoubtedly an unhealthy sugar alternative.  

Coconut Sugar benefits for Skin

Coconut sugar is healthier provided that it contains rich nutrients. Since coconut sugar is directly obtained from the sap of the coconut tree, it contains rich antioxidants that protect cells from being damaged and works as an anti-aging property.

Plus, the presence of various vitamins improves the immune system and promotes the healthy functioning of our body. To add more advantages, nitrogen, and minerals strengthen the bones and keep the heart healthy. Natural sweetener together with the immense supply of nutrients makes coconut sugar healthier than refined sugar.  

Coconut sugar is being used widely across the countries for the health values that it offers. In the era of junk foods, street foods and other types of food that gives rise to severe health crises, being physically fit has become the need of the hour.

The selection of appropriate products and their proper usage can save one from taking rounds of the hospitals.  

Recipes using Coconut Sugar

Vegan Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie with Coconut Milk

Lemon Coconut Loaf Cake with Lemon Sugar Glaze

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Coconut Milk

Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken

Creamy Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe

Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in Crockpot

This brings us to the conclusion regarding the switch in sugar choice with one side holding up to its originality and nutritional values whereas the other side being processed to feed you a great number of calories. The choice is yours. 

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