healthy substitute for sugar
People use sugar a lot in their daily diet, but do you know that it causes harm to your health instead of benefit. Consumption of sugar is no less than poison for health. Despite this, people still use sugar a lot. Due to excessive sugar consumption, the body becomes home to many serious diseases. Diabetes is a disease that increases due to eating sugar. Obesity also starts due to excessive consumption of sweets in the diet. That means sugar tastes good but it has no benefits for health. In such a situation, if you feel like eating sweets, then include these things in your diet instead of sugar.
Consume these things in sweets:
Jaggery: Jaggery contains some vitamins and minerals, which make it healthier than white sugar. Its glycemic index is low. It reduces the risk of insulin resistance which is a common cause of weight gain and obesity. However, it is still a type of sugar so you should consume it in moderation.
Dates: Dates are a storehouse of nutrients. Along with being rich in antioxidants, it is also considered to be rich in fiber properties. It contains essential vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium, making it a healthy alternative to refined sugar. Iron-rich dates are beneficial for people suffering from anemia.
Honey: Honey has a lower GI value than sugar, which means it does not raise blood sugar levels as quickly. Honey is sweeter than sugar, so you may need less of it. However, it has a little more calories per teaspoon, so consume it in limited quantity.
Fig: Fig is rich in fiber and carbohydrates. Eating it reduces weight, improves digestion, reduces cholesterol and also improves blood sugar levels, hence you should consume figs instead of sugar in your diet.
(This article is for general information, please consult a doctor before adopting any remedy)
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