Sugar is almost unavoidable in our modern society, but it has a huge impact on our health. That’s why many look for sugar alternatives. However, many zero-calorie and artificial sweeteners aren’t any better than sugar itself. Monk fruit extract is an alternative sweetener. It’s low in calories and may be a good choice for those avoiding sugar and artificial sweeteners (in moderation, of course.)
Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), also known as luo han guo fruit, is native to southeast Asia—primarily Thailand and southern China.This small Asian orange fruit with sweet pulp got its name because it was mainly cultivated by Buddhist Monks as early as the 13th century A.D.
Monk fruit is 250 times sweeter than sugar but it’s low in calories and carbs! It also has a wide variety of benefits to our health such as,
- Antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Reduces oxidative stress associated with diabetes
- Supports healthy weight and weightloss
- Keeps your blood sugar levels healthy
- Helps the immune function of people with diabetes
- May protect againest cancer
- Antimicrobial
- Better for your liver
- Increases skin elasticity
You can find a variety of monk fruit sugars and extracts at all of our locations.