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Best Sugar for gud health
Just wanted to ask the general question
Compared to regular sugar that we use in our household
Is coconutsugar a better choice?
Is palm jaggery a better choice?
Is mishri dhage wali a better choice?
Is Parrys Sweetcare sugar a better choice?
Is gur/sugarcane Jaggery a better choice?
Artificial sweetners are not good for health in long run?
So wrt Glycemic index and for overall health benefits which is best?
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In our home of 6members
1 female senior citizen diabetic...taking tab
2 female senior citizen Prediabetic...Food maintenance not taking any tab
3 both male and female around 35-40yrs of age group...Normal range
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When comparing sweeteners like regular sugar, coconut sugar, jaggery, or alternatives, it’s important to understand that all natural sugars primarily provide glucose and calories. The differences in glycemic index (GI) and nutrients are often small and do not make one “free” or significantly healthier especially in diabetes or prediabetes.
Comparison & Reality Check:
- Regular Sugar: High GI, quickly raises blood sugar.
- Coconut Sugar: Slightly lower GI, but still raises blood sugar; benefits are minimal.
- Jaggery (gur/palm jaggery): Contains small amounts of minerals, but acts similar to sugar metabolically.
- Mishri / branded sugars: Still forms of sugar—no major health advantage.
- Artifical Sweeteners: Help reduce calorie/sugar intake if used occasionally, but should not be overused long-term.
What matters more:
- The quantity of sugar matters more than the type.
- For a household with diabetes/prediabetes, keep sugar intake minimal and occasional.
- Focus on whole foods, fiber, balanced meals, and avoid frequent sweets.
No sugar form is truly “better” for blood sugar control. The best approach is limiting overall sugar intake and building a balanced diet for long-term health.
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Kindly consult with me for detailed discussion and costimized diet plan through practo .
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Try to take jaggery pwd.
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Any kind of artificial sweetner is harmful for our health but you can take a small amount of stevia with your food.....
For a healthy diet plan you can consult me through the app I‘ll guide you for both diabetic nd pre-diabetic
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Any sugar form is bad if taken in excessive amounts. For a non diabetic person natural sugar in moderation is better than artificial sweetener.
Yes long term excessive use of Artificial sweetener can lead to cancer.
Amount matters not the type of sugar.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Generally organic jaggery and dhaga mishri is good considering healthy.
Refined sugar inexpensive but empty calories with no nutritional value
Artificial sweeteners
Does not spike blood sugar but affect gut health and increases sweet cravings
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Monk sugar or stevia will be better options other than any sugar
And restrict carbs in particular amount so that they also
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