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When doctors prohibit sugar consumption for diabetic patients, many people turn to jaggery (gur) as an alternative sweetener. This widespread practice stems from the belief that natural sweeteners like jaggery are healthier options for managing blood glucose levels. However, this substitution represents a dangerous misconception that could potentially worsen diabetic conditions and undermine blood sugar management efforts. The Nutritional Profile of Jaggery Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal sugar consumed in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Made by boiling raw sugarcane juice or palm sap until it solidifies, jaggery contains: - 65-85% sucrose - 10-15% glucose and fructose - 0.4% protein - 0.1% fat - Small amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium - Trace amounts of B vitamins While jaggery does contain minerals absent in refined sugar, these nutritional benefits are minimal compared to the high sugar content that impacts blood glucose levels...

 How many dates can a diabetic eat in a day? Are dates for diabetes a good sugar substitute?  What is dates GI index? How much sugar is in dates? Is it good or bad sugar in dates? What is per 100g khajoor glycemic index? Does dates increase blood sugar? Dates are rich in natural sugar. Too many questions and the answers follow below. A research paper notes that dates could have a potential beneficial effect on lipid profile, which means the consumption of three dates every day could help reduce total cholesterol and elevate HDL or good cholesterol, thanks to its high polyphenolic content. The study further claims that there was no impact on glucose levels following a low-moderate consumption of dates due to its low glycemic index.  A low GI means that the food cannot cause a blood sugar spike because of its gradual release of glucose into the blood stream. In addition, dates have a medium glycemic load, which means a small portion of dates can be consumed safely by diabe...