Give your family the best natural sweetener

Surely you, like me, realized how important it is to take care of your health and that of your family and now you choose healthier products to cook with. Among all the items on your table, sweetener is one you should have swapped out a long time ago, whether for agave or honey, whole sugar, or even stevia. All of them are healthy and much better than refined sugars. However, today I will present you with an article that is as healthy as those options. A natural sweetener that contains many more nutrients. I’m talking to you about coconut sugar, have you heard of it? What is it? Well, I’ll tell you… Unlike other sweeteners, coconut sugar provides more than empty calories, as it has fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and other properties that are beneficial for our health. For example, one of its main substances is inulin, a type of fiber that feeds and balances the intestinal flora, and enhances the immune system. It is a great ally to give to your children because they will like it and it will leave you calm since it also nourishes them. As I told you, this fiber has been proven with diabetics due to its low glycemic index. The index of common sweeteners is between 55 and 68. However, that of coconut sugar is only 35! This produces better regulation of sugars and fats in the blood. Yes, this is excellent news for our family’s health and taste, and for our kitchen. However, there are some considerations that must be kept in mind. Despite having great benefits and maintaining greater nutritional value, excessive intake of this product can be counterproductive. The first The reason is the calorie content, since it has the same amount as conventional table sugar (20 Kcal) and this can easily cause us to gain weight. The second is the presence of fructose, since our liver is responsible for converting it into fat and if eaten excessively, it can cause problems with increased triglycerides, hypertension or fatty liver. Not everything turned out so sweet, right? It is important that we research an item well before integrating it into our kitchen. We must always make sure we know well what we are buying, what daily quantities are healthy and how to best use it in our preparations. Personally, I’ve been trying it for a couple of weeks and it’s been fantastic. I feel lighter and satisfied with a natural and more convenient alternative. Plus, my kids and their friends love it! If you have a new product and want to know how good it is, share it with me! Greetings!