Magical Medicinal Sweetener – Yacon Syrup

August 31, 2010, Posted by adreeza at 5:36 am under Buy It

In a world where sugar is in literally EVERYTHING; I was amazed when my mom introduced me to Yacon Syrup.  This could be the start to a solution for obesity!  This medicinal root is low glycemic, low calorie, and made of FOS.  The complex sugars in the syrup combat disease and fight bad bacterias that infest our bodies.

LOW CALORIE

This light brown- raw syrup has a sweet taste similar to that of molasses.  2 teaspoons has

  • 29 calories
  • 7 carbs
  • 3 grams of fibers
  • 1 gram of sugar
  • .16 grams of protein

The key to this syrup is that it’s made up of non- digestible fructoligosacharides. This makes it an excellent choice for diabetics and those watching their weight.

MEDICINAL

The yakon syrup contains prebiotics which feed the friendly bacterias in your colon to aid in digestive heal, and boost your immune system.  This low glycemic sweetener also contains antioxidants because it’s rich in minerals such as

  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Carotene
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamins B1, B2
  • Vitamin C
Other roots such as potatoes, and sweet potatoes contain sweet properties but Yacon is the lowest in calorie.  Fitness tips like these help people lose weight without that bloated feeling of sugar alcohol.
The price of this product varies, depending on where you buy it.  I got my supply at The Vitamin Shop for 12.99.  However, there are many sites online that you can order from as well.  My next venture is to start using this syrup in recipes so sign up for our emailing list for future posts to come.
Adria Ali

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