Grandma’s Secret Sweetener! Discover Why. Is Healthier, Tastier, and Coconut Sugar Loved by Our Elders More Than White Sugar!

Grandma’s Secret Sweetener! Discover Why. Is Healthier, Tastier, and Coconut Sugar Loved by Our Elders More Than White Sugar!

Coconut Sugar – The Healthier Sweetness Our Elders Loved.

You know what, my grandma always used to say, “If you want to eat sweet, eat something that don’t harm your body, kanna.” Those days they never used white sugar like we use today. They used jaggery, palm sugar, or coconut sugar for daily needs.

I still remember, my mother used to add coconut sugar in our morning coffee or ragi porridge. Even now, elders will say, “Coconut sugar is good for sugar patients also, don’t worry.”

But what really is this coconut sugar, and why they say like that? Let’s see slowly like how grandma explains stories.

How Coconut Sugar is Made?

Coconut sugar is made from the sap or nectar of coconut palm flowers. It’s not made from the coconut fruit or flesh like how we think first time.

The making process is beautiful actually. First, farmers climb the tall coconut trees, cut the flower buds slightly, and collect the sweet liquid that comes out. This liquid is called ‘padaneer’ in villages. Then they boil it nicely in big wide vessels. Slowly, as it boils, it becomes thick like syrup and then it solidifies to sugar crystals or blocks.

When it becomes block, they break it into small pieces and sell as coconut sugar in shops. Some people will think it is same like palm jaggery, but both are different. Palm jaggery comes from palm tree, coconut sugar comes from coconut tree flower nectar.

Why Coconut Sugar is Better than White Sugar?

My grandma always scolded me for adding too much white sugar in tea. She used to say,

> “White sugar will eat your bones and teeth, kanna. Eat something natural.”

She was not wrong. Coconut sugar is better because it has low glycaemic index (GI) compared to normal sugar. GI is a number that tells how fast food increases your blood sugar levels. Coconut sugar GI is around 35, but white sugar is around 60-65. So for sugar patients or pre-diabetic people, it is a better choice. But that doesn’t mean you can eat unlimited, okay!

Nutrients and Health Benefits.

Coconut sugar is not just sweet, it also has small small nutrients that help body. Let’s see in simple words.

✅ Rich in Amino Acids:

It has more than 16 types of amino acids. Amino acids are small building blocks that keep our body strong and healthy.

✅ Has B Vitamins:

Four types of B vitamins are there in it. These help to keep energy levels good and mind active.

✅ Minerals like Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc:

These minerals keep blood healthy, bones strong, heart working well, and keep BP under control. In olden days, people used coconut sugar for BP control too.

✅ Low GI Goodness:

Like I told before, because of low GI, it don’t increase sugar levels fast like white sugar. That’s why it is called diabetic-friendly sugar. But still, always check with doctor before using daily if you are diabetic.

✅ Better for Digestion:

In village, elders used to say coconut sugar will keep stomach cool and digestion proper. No constipation problems also if used moderately.

Culinary Uses – How Our People Use Coconut Sugar

There are many ways to use coconut sugar at home.

✔️ Tea & Coffee:

Many South Indians use coconut sugar instead of white sugar in coffee or herbal tea. It gives slight caramel taste and nice smell.

✔️ Payasam & Sweets:

When making payasam, pongal, or laddu, adding coconut sugar makes it healthier. Some people say the sweet taste is mild compared to jaggery but the aroma is super.

✔️ Baking:

Now many health-conscious people use coconut sugar in baking cakes, muffins, and cookies. It gives brownish colour like brown sugar.

✔️ Porridge & Kheer:

Adding it in ragi porridge, millet kheer, or oats makes it tastier and better for kids.

✔️ Sprinkling on Fruits:

Little coconut sugar sprinkled on cut banana or apple makes evening snack healthy and tasty for children.

Fun Facts About Coconut Sugar

🌴 In Philippines, coconut sugar is called ‘coconut palm sugar’ and is used in almost all traditional sweets.

🌴 In Indonesia, it is called ‘Gula Jawa’ and people use it for daily cooking.

🌴 Coconut sugar contains inulin, a type of fibre that acts as prebiotic and keeps gut bacteria happy.

🌴 Some nutritionists call it the most sustainable sweetener because coconut trees need less water to grow compared to sugarcane.

A Small Childhood Memory

When I was small, my grandma used to make me drink sukku coffee (dry ginger coffee) with coconut sugar whenever I get cold. She will say, “This will clear your nose, don’t worry kanna.” That taste still comes in my mouth when I think of those village days.

Final Words – Why You Should Try Coconut Sugar

See, white sugar is just empty calories. But coconut sugar has little nutrients and gives natural sweetness. If you are looking for better sugar option, you can try this. It is safe for kids to elders when used in small quantities. But always remember, too much sweet is never good for health, be it any sugar.

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