Nov 8, 2023, 07:53 AM IST

Surprising health benefits of coconut sugar

Riddhima Kanetkar

If you are looking for a natural, plant-based sweetener to keep your blood glucose and energy levels up, coconut sugar is the ideal choice

Coconut sugar contains a small amount of inulin, a type of soluble fiber that can make post-meal blood sugar spikes less likely

Coconut sugar contains healthy fats that are known to help prevent high cholesterol and heart disease

Coconut sugar contains small amounts of minerals, antioxidants, and fiber

Coconut sugar contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium, which are all essential for regulating your body’s water content

Coconut sugar contains iron, zinc, and calcium, which can have many health benefits, including stronger bones

While standard table sugar is pure sucrose, coconut sugar only contains about 75 percent sucrose which makes it a healthier choice of sweetener