Because it is less processed than white sugar, because its production takes place from the extraction of coconut tree sap, which is then minimally processed, it retains more vitamins and minerals, fiber and antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They still contain slightly fewer calories and carbohydrates than white sugar, as they are absorbed more slowly by the body, reducing fat accumulation, favoring those who want to get rid of a bulging belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It contains vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6. Not to mention it also offers minerals like iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. In addition, it contains inulin, a fiber that, in addition to reducing glucose, also helps in the intestinal flora. Finally, coconut sugar can still prevent high blood pressure and consequently heart attack, kidney problems and stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And as it is a natural sweetener, it can be used in any recipe, serving as a great substitute for refined sugar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Because it is less processed than white sugar, because its production takes place from the extraction of coconut tree sap, which is then minimally processed, it retains more vitamins and minerals, fiber and antioxidants. They still contain slightly fewer calories and carbohydrates than white sugar, as they are absorbed more slowly by the body, reducing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,48],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2030","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-preventing-disease-through-food","8":"category-prevention-in-health"},"yoast_head":"\n