Yacon syrup

Another sweetener is yacon syrup. The yacon plant, which is native to South America's Andes, is used to make it. It contains a lot of fructooligosaccharides, soluble fibers that feed the beneficial microorganisms in your intestine.

Due to its high soluble fiber content, yacon syrup may help avoid constipation and has other benefits. In one study, yacon syrup reduced the transit time through the digestive tract from 60 to 40 hours and increased stool frequency from 1.1 to 1.3 per day. Because a large part of yacon syrup isn’t digested, it has only a third of the caloric value of sugar, about 133 calories per 100 grams, or 20 calories per tablespoon. For this reason, it can be used as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. Though it can lead to digestive issues, avoid consuming too much at once.