By Bhavana Verma
August 25, 2024
Sugar substitutes are always a better alternative to sugar because of their low-calorie content, ability to not spike up blood sugar and reduced health risks. Among all the sugar substitutes, jaggery is the best and most preferred option by nutritionists and ancient sciences. Learn what makes it so good.
Jaggery is made directly from sugarcane or date palm sap which gets boiled and solidified to remove impurities. Its natural form and less processing retain more natural nutrients.
Since jaggery is less processed, it retains all the natural nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium along with B vitamins.
Jaggery has a low glycemic index which lowers the impact on blood sugar levels.
The antioxidants in jaggery that are retained from sugarcane neutralize free radicals in the body and reduce risks for several diseases.
Jaggery stimulates digestive enzymes, promotes bowel movement and helps in detoxifying the liver for better digestion.
Unlike sugar, jaggery has a delightful wholesome flavour that offers richness to many drinks and recipes.
Jaggery doesn’t go through an artificial refinement process that contains additives and bleaching agents so it's admittedly a better alternative to sugar.