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Eating whole monk fruit provides antioxidants that may reduce inflammation in your body. It may also ease sore throat and cough. The mogrosides in monk fruit can promote a healthier gut microbiome.

You probably reach for something like an apple or banana when you’re craving natural sweetness. But scientists just laid out a case for another option that’s probably not even on your radar: monk ...