Coconut Sugar… A Healthy Sugar?

Coming from the sap of the coconut palm, coconut sugar is booming in the health food world right now. Among the many benefits of coconut sugar, the main benefit is that this sugar contains inulin which helps reduce the glycemic index. A lower glycemic index means a healthier lifestyle. Compared to white table sugar, coconut sugar is packed with more minerals and vitamins and contains vitamin C, phosphorous, calcium, iron, zinc, copper and potassium.