Coconut Palm Sugar

Sugar is sugar, right? Coconut palm sugar is derived from the palm of the coconut tree. It has a low glycemic index, but that doesn’t equate to “healthier.” Coconut palm sugar contains a worrisome amount of fructose, which isn’t easily digested by the body. Like agave nectar, the fructose in coconut palm sugar can damage the liver and increase the likelihood of obesity.

Obtaining the palm sugar also renders the coconut tree incapable of producing coconuts—a real bummer for coconut oil enthusiasts.