Palm Sugar – How is it made and why is it natural
When palm trees that are 10 – 15 years of age start to bloom, the nectar from the blooms is extracted and crystallized to make natural sugar. This sugar is naturally brown and is a great substitute for regular sugar. Unlike regular sugar which is highly processed to taste sweet and bleached to look white, palm sugar is entirely natural in its taste and looks. Though it is predominantly sweet, it has a natural taste and flavor of its own. There would be a slight difference in taste when you first start substituting white sugar with palm sugar. But it will only be a short while before you start appreciating it in all its goodness – both in terms of taste and health benefits.
5 reasons why you should switch to palm sugar
- Organic palm sugar is not just a great sugar substitute because of its natural sweetness but it is also a wholesome food. It has hoards of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are essential for the body. It is particularly rich in Calcium and Iron and hence very important for women’s health who are prone to osteoporosis and anemia.
- Palm sugar has low glycemic index. It means that in-spite of its sweetness it doesn’t raise the blood sugar levels as fast as regular sugar after consumption. It is definitely a great recommendation for anybody whose family has a history of high blood sugar levels or diabetes
- Palm sugar does not decay your teeth as much as white sugar
- Palm sugar ground with cumin powder is used as a digestive aid in Indian medicine.
- Palm sugar is easy to store. It keeps good for years if kept in air tight containers.
But as with any other healthy substitute Palm sugar is more expensive than the regular white sugar. But considering its medical properties, it is definitely a great investment into your future of health.
Substituting your diet with palm sugar and Himalayan salt can have huge health benefits. Why not do it right away!