When we have been diagnosed with diabetes , prediabetes or insulin resistance, there is a lot of emphasis on what should not be consumed, starting with sugar , but what sweetener options are there that are suitable and safe for diabetics and those prone to consume? to suffer from diabetes?
On the spectrum of sweeteners , there are at least a dozen options, but today we are going to focus on monk fruit .
Monk fruit is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sugar, this sweetener basically provides the same level of sweetness as sugar in much smaller amounts.
In addition, it contains multiple benefits , among which are:
-Does not raise the glycemic index
-Its mogrosides reduce blood glucose levels
-Improves insulin production in the body
-It is zero carbs, zero calories and zero sugars
- Promotes weight loss
-Has anti-inflammatory properties
-Contains antioxidants
-According to the FDA it does not produce harmful side effects
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or simply want to take care of yourself to avoid suffering from this disease, this is a good time to adopt new eating and prevention habits.
Monk® Natural Sweetener from The Functional Foods is made from monk fruit . You can find different and functional presentations of this line in our online store.
Enjoy #SweetMonkmentos safely for your health.
