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Date Sugar vs Coconut Sugar: Sweetener Showdown Hey there! Searching for a better-for-you sugar alternative? Well, you're in for a treat! We're diving into the differences between date sugar and coconut sugar. Both these natural sweeteners are gaining popularity among health-conscious individuals like yourself. Let's break down their production process, nutritional perks, impact on blood sugar, and practical uses in cooking and baking.   Key Points to Remember: Date sugar and coconut sugar are natural alternatives to white sugar. Date sugar is made from dried dates, holding onto all the natural sweetness and goodness. Coconut sugar comes from coconut palm flowers'...

Why would a small company looking to gain traction in the market choose America’s most unpopular Christmas gift as a product offering? Well, we didn’t really choose it, it kind of chose us. When my husband Ryan and I had been married a couple years and had our first child, I quit working to become a full time mom and we moved to the Arabian Peninsula so Ryan could teach at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, UAE. We loved it there, but if there was ever one time when we craved home, it was during Christmas. We’re...

How to Properly Store Date Syrup: Tips and Tricks  You're a date syrup fanatic and want to ensure its longevity and freshness. Don't worry, you've come to the right place. Luckily date syrup is simple to store. In fact, as long as you store it in an airtight container, like the date syrup bottle it comes in, you’re good to go! We have a few extra tips for those who want more info. So, let's learn how to properly store date syrup and make it last!    The Ideal Storage Environment To maintain the quality of date syrup, it's important...

Are Dates Good for Babies? With the nutrients found in dates, they are a great option to consider giving your child at the recommended age for them to start more solid foods—usually around 6 months (5, 6). There are several different ways you can incorporate them into your child’s diet, from dates themselves as a snack, to substituting dates or date sugar for processed sugar in recipes. There are so many ways to add them in and gain those nutritional benefits dates have to offer, you’re bound to find something that fits your needs and plans for your family. An...

The Glycemic Index (GI) and Dates Is date syrup good for diabetics? What is the glycemic index of dates?  The answers to these types of questions aren’t as easy as a simple yes or no. Buckle up, although we can’t give you medical advice, we’ll do our best to wade through some of the facts on GI, diabetes, and dates. Often, only the glycemic index (GI) is taken into consideration for how healthy a food is for someone with diabetes, but that only gives a part of the picture and impact on the body. The GI of a food indicates...