It's better
than refined sugar because it has a little of the molasses still clinging to it.
Not exact matches
These two sweeteners are still forms of
sugar but
because they are unrefined they retain their nutritional value making them a much better choice
than refined sugars that contain no nutritional value.
You will sometimes see turbinado
sugar referred to as «
sugar in the raw» and that's
because it undergoes very little processing and is much less
refined than traditional white or brown
sugars.
While I would definitely not call this health food, I would say this is slightly healthier
than your average cookie / average banana bread
because it is made with coconut
sugar instead of
refined cane
sugar.
Cons Muscovado
sugar is more expensive
than regular brown
sugar, and
because it's less
refined, bakers may find a few small, hard nubbins of not - fully - processsed
sugar.
«Whole grains are a better choice [
than refined grains],
because they are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and take longer to digest, which enhances satiety and prevents a drop in blood
sugar.
Potatoes are also a good source of resistant starch so they improve gut health by contributing to the growth of healthy, beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, support colon health, and they are better for the glycemic index
than refined carbohydrates such as white
sugar, white flour, and white rice
because they digest more slowly.
Because each gluten - free flour has unique properties, and
refined sugar - free sweeteners work different
than white
sugar it's hard to swap them out until you have a good feel for how they each work.