Sugar is also known by the names of ‘sweet enemy’ and ‘sweet poison’. Recent research has revealed that most of patients suffering from high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, and brain related ailments consume more than the required quantity of sugar. Sugar in our body has basically two options, either it is burnt and converted into energy or stored in the form of fat cells which leads to numerous diseases. Some of the harmful properties of sugar are:
Nutrition less food item
Contains high quantity of fructose that damages liver
Cause fatty liver diseases
Contains fat-promoting elements
Highly addictive
Increases cholesterol
Healthy Alternatives
Use of white sugar is really harmful for our body and cause serious health diseases like cancer, weight gain, etc. If we replace sugar with other sweet fruits and vegetables, we can obtain essential body nutrients. We can substitute processed sugar with natural sugar obtained from fruits, honey etc. There are plenty of substitutes available in market. The best and well-known substitute is Jaggary. Some other includes
Honey
Sugar cane
Dates
Apricots
Fresh fruits
These have no side effect; in fact they are really delicious and healthy. However heath organizations suggested that a small amount of sugar is not as dangerous but no more than 10% of the total calories which is around about 28 grams per day. However it is wise to lessen it to 5%.
Why Jaggary?
Historically the sugar which was used was unrefined and in raw form which was derived from sugarcane. Juice derived from sugarcane was boiled and then its dried gravy form was used as sugar called Jaggary. It is the refining process of sugar which makes it lose almost all vitamins and minerals.
Jaggary not only fulfills the need for sugar but also improves the digestive system and immunity level. It also relaxes the muscles, reduce headache, cleans the blood vessels and bring them back to their original functionality. It is also helpful in controlling blood pressure and is a rich source of potassium and iron. Jaggary is also very effective for weight loss. It is also observed that the people who consume Jaggary regularly and work in smoky nontoxic environment have no or less lungs discomfort than other people who use white sugar.
It is helpful in case of throat and lung infection and is also a good source of minerals and vitamins. It is a good source of magnesium, which strengthens muscles, nerves and blood vessels and relieves fatigue. Consuming half a tsp after food intake helps in digestion. It is great for anemic people, because it is a good source of iron. Jaggary increases your hemoglobin level. It's an antioxidant and helps in blood purification, prevent rheumatic afflictions and disorders of bile as well as helps in treating jaundice. It is good for people dealing with cough, asthma, migraines, fatigue and improper nervous system. It retains water in the body and reduces body weight. Jaggary removes impurities from the blood and improves the metabolism of the body.
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