Monk Fruit Sugar

Monk fruit has been grown in southern China for hundreds of years. It’s a small, melon-like fruit, and gets its name from the Buddhist monks who originally grew it centuries ago.

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• It reduces calories. Because monk fruit sugar is metabolized differently than regular sugar, you can reduce your caloric intake by using it.
  • It doesn’t affect blood sugar. Monk fruit sugar doesn’t affect your blood sugar levels and can improve your glycemic control.
• It’s anti-inflammatory. The sweetener in monk fruit sugar, also known as mongrosides, has anti-inflammatory effects.
• It can help fight cancer. Mongrosides can help your body fight cancer.
• It doesn’t cause cavities. Since there’s no actual sugar inside monk fruit sugar, you don’t need to worry about it causing cavities. 
• You only need a little. Since it’s 150-200 times sweeter than sugar, you only need a pinch to get the desired taste, making it last longer than sugar.

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