Move over Agave – Coconut Sugar is Here!
Coconut sugar, which is drawn from the sap of the coconut palm tree and has a mild caramel flavor, is packed with magnesium, potassium, and iron – minerals that stabilize your energy levels. It is also high in inositol, a B vitamin that is widely used as a mood booster.
Many of those turning to coconut sugar are using it in place of agave, which was the sweetener du jour until recent reports showed that it is as bad for your body as high-fructose corn syrup. Agave is 90% fructose, which your system immediately converts to fat. Coconut sugar averages around 45% fructose. And coconut sugar is called by the Food and Agriculture Organization “the world’s most sustainable sweetener.”
Pick some up today and try it! It tastes great in coffee and tea and works just like brown sugar for cooking.
