Know how to quit sugar

Quit the refined sugar! 

No, I'm not insisting to compromise on your sweet tooth. Just replace refined sugar with better alternatives. Refined sugar is unhealthy and addictive.

Refined sugar is 8 times more addictive than cocaine -study

 Why Refined sugar is addictive??

Consuming refined sugar is addictive, because it helps in segregation of 'Feel good' hormone- DOPAMINE. 

We just need to replace it 

The sugar in fruits comes along with the fibre, vitamins and different minerals. This sugar does not spike the blood insulin levels and are easily digested.

Refined sugar = sweet + chemicals ➞ Zero nutrition

 Daily consumption of refined sugar will increase the fat percentage and cause wrinkles, acne, bad breath. Will increase the risk of type- II diabetes.

Glycemic index = 68

Healthy Alternatives:

6. Coconut sugar

    It is derived from coconut tree without any extensive refining. Coconut sugar gets easily digested by the body. It is also rich in minerals like Iron, Potassium, Zinc and Calcium. Even the Glycemic index of coconut sugar is less than that of refined sugar. Glycemic index of coconut sugar = 35.

Lower the Glycemic index, slower sugar release, the better it is for consumption

5. Date sugar

    It is one of the extremely nutrient rich alternatives. It is also rich in vitamins, minerals and high in fibre. Date sugar reduces the bad cholesterol and increases the bone density. The glycemic index of date sugar = 45-50(depends upon type of date used).

4. Mishri (rock sugar)

    It tastes like sugar, has many benefits and it is very versatile. Mishri is the unrefined and not treated chemically. It is the refined sugar before the treatment and refining. It is rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, dietary fibre and Antioxidants. Mishri helps in digestion and boosts the blood hemoglobin level. Mishri gives cooling effect on body. Make sure to buy thread Mishri!

3. Honey

    It has similar chemical composition as human blood. Due to this reason our body easily assimilates 100% nutrients from the honey. High in antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties. Honey is good for heart health and cuts the fat. Improves mental alertness.

2. Stevia

    It is the zero-calorie natural sweetener. Stevia extracted from leaves of stevia plant. Stevia has been used in Ayurvedic medicine, also called Meethi Tulsi. The leaves of Stevia plant are zero-calorie and 25 times sweeter than refined sugar. Best for the calorie conscious people. It has Glycemic index = 0.

1. Jaggery/Jaggery powder

    Both jaggery and jaggery powder have same nutrients. It helps in purifying blood, boosts metabolism, detoxes the liver and prevent constipation. Anti-allergen can be used as ayurvedic medicine as a remedy for respiratory issues. Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from sugar cane or palm.

Hope you will quit sugar!