Using Coconut Sugar Against Diabetes

There seems to be no end to all of the goodness that coconut has to offer. True enough, people continue to find new ways to benefit from this all-giving tree. Thanks to Oprah Winfrey-endorsed cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality Dr. Oz, the public has been made aware of yet another great coconut-sourced natural product that promises to make a positive difference in your life – organic coconut palm sugar.

Coconut sugar for diabetes

Making the switch from table sugar to coconut sugar is said to prevent blood sugar crashes that cause you to suffer from and indulge hunger pangs, which consequently leads to gain weight. Nonetheless, its ability to stabilize blood sugar is only one reason why many consider coconut sugar to be the best sugar alternative on the market.

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There are many other points to coco sugar’s advantage as a sweetener, of course. It contains impressive amounts of nutrients such as iron and zinc as well as loads of antioxidants.It has a glycemic index of about 35, making it a low GI sweetener. It is also super sustainable since it’s customary to use old trees for sap production when they have already dwindled in coconut production. These trees remain strong and healthy too. As for taste, coconut sugar is perceived by many to be even better tasting than table sugar.

To summarize coconut sugar benefits, it is high in nutrients, low glycemic, very much sustainable, and definitely great tasting. It is decidedly the sugar alternative for those who want to be healthier without giving up sweets.

But what about those with diabetes? Is coconut sugar safe for them to consume?

Coco sugar and diabetes

Coconut sugar is certainly touted to be a suitable sweetener for those inflicted with diabetes. The reason behind this position is that it contains good amounts of inulin. This is a type of dietary fiber that is not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract, but instead, serves as a prebiotic, which supports gut health, boosts immunity, helps prevent colon cancer and fatty liver disease, as well as promotes blood sugar balance and bone mineralization.

As for using coconut sugar against diabetes, a study published in the Diabetes & Metabolism Journal also found that inulin could improve glycemic control and antioxidant status in women with Type 2 diabetes. The inulin and other nutrients that coconut sugar contains are deemed to significantly lower its blood sugar impact.

All in all, compared to regular cane sugar, coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index as well as lower amounts of fructose, making it a much better alternative for diabetics. All the same, they should always manage their use of any kind of sweetener to keep their liver and blood sugar as healthy as possible.

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About John Dela Cruz

John Dela Cruz is an internet marketer and the author of ManilaTrade - Home of Philippine products, business and trading. He is also a fish farm business owner and an exporter.