Tag: Coconut sugar health

Coconut sugar contains roughly the same number of calories per serving as regular table sugar. So, are there downsides to coconut sugar beyond the marketing hype? The reality is that despite its less-processed status, it shares many of the same health concerns as other added sugars.

According to the American Heart Association, excessive sugar consumption is linked to a higher risk of heart disease [1]. For those seeking healthier alternatives, coconut sugar has emerged as a popular choice, but is coconut sugar just as bad as normal sugar?