I'm sure you would have heard of the popular sugar substitute Yacon syrup in recent times. This popular product from South America has become the latest rage among people who are trying to lose weight naturally. The main reason it is considered a good substitute for sugar is because it doesn't increase your blood sugar content. This is why it is used like a sweetener by people who are borderline diabetic or are already suffering from this disease. This syrup is extracted from the root of Yacon plants and is a very good source of antioxidants as well. The main ingredient which gives the roots their taste is the Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) present in them. And as far as the health benefits of this syrup are concerned, they are:

 

1. Blood sugar management- Yacon syrup is known to help reduce blood sugar in people. FOS can provide the same sweetness as sugar but doesn't raise your blood sugar. There have been tests conducted which have proven that people who consume Yacon syrup on a daily basis can reduce insulin resistance in their body immensely and therefore lower their blood sugar levels. These tests have also proven that the syrup helps in suppressing appetite and therefore is effective when it comes to promoting weight loss as well.

 

2. Liver health- All you need is a good combination of Yacon and Silymarin and you will be able to improve not only blood sugar levels but also cholesterol levels in your body. This is specially recommended for patients suffering from metabolic syndrome. This syndrome significantly increases a person’s chances of getting diabetes as well as heart disease. Even tests have confirmed that Silymarin combined with Yacon can indeed help people control their cholesterol and improve liver functioning. So if you want to keep your heart healthy, try Yacon syrup.

 

3. Cancer prevention- This syrup has some anticancer benefits as well. There were tests which were conducted on cervical cells where this syrup played a very important role in inhibiting cancer cell growth. In fact, this compound even promotes to premature death of cancer cells in the body. There is a fungus which grows on the roots and leaves of Yacon which have anticancer properties which are especially effective against cancer of the colon, nerve, blood and skin.

 

4. Dieting- And lastly, this syrup is considered great for people who are thinking about going on a diet. It is available in powdered form in many health stores and doesn't cost too much either. When bought fresh, it is a little sweet as well. Its texture is crunchy like an apple although it tastes more like watermelon. It control Ghrelin which is the hormone that causes hunger and that is why it is considered a great natural solution for weight loss and dieting.