Is Yacon Syrup A Healthy Sweetener?

Yacon syrup is a natural vegan sweetener derived from a root that is grown in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Yacon is a food that has long been eaten by the indigenous Andeans in the same way that potatoes are eaten; it even looks much like a sweet potato, but is more closely related to chicory and Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) than potatoes or sweet potatoes(1). It truly is a natural sweetener that is processed in much the same way maple syrup is, so you can rest assured that it’s not a highly-processed chemical-laden artificial food. In fact, yacon syrup requires such a small amount of processing that some companies have the processing plant right in the indigenous communities where the harvesting occurs(1). With yacon syrup, not only are you getting a natural sweetener with significant health benefits, that I delve into more on the Benefits of Yacon page, but it can also help those living in the developing nations that grow and process this product, as well. Yacon Syrup’s Unique Health Qualities What makes yacon syrup so special is that it contains a high amount, up to 50% of total sugar content, that is instead of being a typical sugar, is an insoluble carbohydrate fiber called Fructooligosaccharides, or FOS. This FOS is what confers many of the Benefits of Yacon, some of which are: Improved blood sugar regulation Better digestive health Improved immune system Even improved energy and weight loss in some studies All of which lead us to the real question of how ya...
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