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ABOUT

A sweetener is an inevitable part of our food. From payasam or kheer, juices, milkshakes, and baked goods to our everyday tea or coffee, we add sweetener for taste and to satisfy our sweet tooth. But the sweetener we use should be natural and unprocessed so that it retains its nutrition and we get the maximum health benefits. Natural sweeteners are one of the best alternatives for our favourite dishes, as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. People these days are rapidly shifting to natural sweeteners due to the harmful effects of processed sugar. One such healthy natural sweetener is coconut sugar. Coconut sugar, also known as coconut blossom sugar, is healthy and plant-based and should be included as it keeps insulin levels and triglycerides low,where the body tends to burn the fat stored for daily fuel. Also known as coconut palm sugar, it contains the soluble fibre inulin, a type of dietary fibre linked to lowering the risk of blood sugar spikes and keeping the gut healthy. It tastes like brown sugar with a caramel taste, giving a brownish tint to the delicacies.

Coconut sugar or coconut palm sugar is made in two processes

           1.The coconut palm flower is cut off, and the sap is collected into containers.

2. The sap is heated until the water has evaporated and the syrup obtained is allowed to cool            down and crystallize. This crystallized syrup is broken into granules which looks like brown      sugar.

In this fast-paced world, changing one’s eating habits is the only way to improve one’s health and lifestyle. Choosing organic and minimally processed foods is  the solution to keeping lifestyle diseases at bay. Coconut sugar is one such food that is plant-based, healthy, and organic.

BENEFITS

• Abundant source of iron, calcium, and zinc that help to maintain bone health.

• Coconut sugar has a low glycemic index, which helps control the sugar levels in the body.

• Coconut sugar is dehydrated coconut sap and undergoes less processing, which keeps the antioxidants intact. Antioxidants help fight ageing.

• Our body needs electrolytes to maintain a healthy balance of water to ensure the functioning of the heart, nerves, and muscles. Coconut sugar contains magnesium, potassium, and sodium, which help maintain the water content in the body.

• The earthy flavour of coconut sugar is ideal for your tea and can also be used in baking and preparing sweets.

• Source of healthy fats that help lower cholesterol levels.

• Rich in nitrogen, which helps support cardiovascular health.

• A rich source of Vitamin C helps boost immunity and keeps seasonal ailments at bay.