Stevia
β’ Stevia is a natural sugar substitute, it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients.
β’ Too much stevia is harmful for your kidneys, reproductive system and cardiovascular system
Jaggery
β’ Jaggery has a higher glycemic index compared to White and Brown sugar - so should be avoided by diabetics
β’ Jaggery helps with anemia, bone health, gut health, energy boosting
Brown Sugar
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Brown sugar contains slightly more minerals than white sugar but will not provide any health benefits.
Honey
β’ natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent
β’ Higher in calories and glycemic index
Artificial sweeteners
β’ Artificial sweeteners are 100 to 500 times sweeter than sugar. Therefore even a tiny amount of such chemical can stimulate our sugar receptors. Frequent use of artificial sweeteners can
over-stimulate the sugar receptors cause weight gain, cardiovascular disease
Summary
Limited usage of sugar is best for all of us even during weight loss or diabetes. Choose any form of sugar (white sugar/brown sugar/ jaggery/ raw-unrefined honey/ other natural sugar) over any chemical like artificial sweeteners.