This vs. That: Table Sugar vs. Coconut Sugar

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Table Sugar vs. Coconut Sugar… is one healthier than the other? How can something so granular be so different?

Here are the facts: Coconut Sugar is derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree. However, unlike table sugar, the processing of coconut sugar does retain some important nutrients from the palm but in low amounts. Coconut sugar contains low levels of Iron, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium as well as Polyphenols and antioxidants! Regular table sugar on the other hand has zero nutrients whatsoever and in large doses is very bad for your health.

The biggest difference between coconut sugar and table sugar is that it contains a fiber called Inulin that slows down the rate that it raises your blood sugar. Therefore, it is much lower on the glycemic index. Table sugar is very high on the glycemic index, landing around 70, whereas coconut sugar is 40 on the glycemic index.

Table sugar does not have any nutrients or fiber in tact. When you consume high amounts of sugar, your body has to create insulin to balance your blood sugar. High amounts of insulin triggers the body to store fat. By trying to eat lower foods on the glycemic index scale, you will feel much better with stable energy levels and a stable mood. Blood sugar issues can eventually lead to Type II Diabetes if the body becomes Insulin Resistant. By eating Coconut sugar, you won’t have the high spikes all day that cause the need for extra insulin to be produced.

As you can see from the facts, Coconut Sugar is the better alternative to table sugar. HOWEVER, keep in mind that any kind of sugar is not good for you in high doses. Forms like honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, and coconut sugar are all still sugar, so you’ll want to be mindful and consume in moderation. Keeping your sugar under 55gm per day is ideal. If you can fit the coconut sugar grams into that allotment, you most likely will crave sugar much less due to the low glycemic index!