A November episode of The Dr. Oz Show featuring the potential weight-loss benefits of yacon syrup re-aired this week; since then, searches for the stuff on Yahoo! have spiked. Users' searches about ...

Haven't heard of yacon? WHAT IS IT: A molasses-like natural sweetener derived from an Andean root WHO TRIED IT: Brooke Showell, PEOPLE.com contributor WHY SHE DID IT: Because a spoonful (or three) of ...

As many of us list "Lose weight," at the top of our New Year's resolutions, some have discovered the weight loss and health benefits of Yacon, a perennial herb native to the lower Andean region of ...

Yacon is a sweet vegetable grown in areas including Ecuador and Chile. Ask anyone about natural sweeteners and you'll hear words like honey, monkfruit, stevia, molasses and maple syrup. There is ...

Albany, NY / May 12, 2014 / The popularity of Yacon Syrup has completely exploded in the last few weeks. Everyone from fitness experts to experienced dietitians have been completely blown away by its ...

Yacon syrup products have been reported to have health effects ranging from improved digestive health and triglyceride counts to weight control. A new yacon syrup product - known as Yacon Molasses - ...

Thanks to a recent re-airing of a segment from The Dr. Oz Show, yacon syrup and the claim that it can aid in weight loss is the buzz once again. As we all know too well, the average consumer is still ...

Yacon root looks like a sweet potato, but it has a completely different taste, texture, and nutrient profile. This tuber has a creamy white-yellow color and a uniquely refreshing taste that's similar ...

A curious new natural dietary supplement, most comparable to molasses, has been declared by Dr Oz as a powerful weight loss aid and a 'metabolism gamer changer', because it 'lowers hunger hormones.' ...

What is yacon syrup? Should I add it to my diet? Dr. Oz's recent segment, which involved several women testing out the product as a weight-loss aid, has us all wondering. Yacon syrup is found in the ...