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2021-03-01 11:26:55
Hello Doctor, My age is 29 and I don't have diabetes. My query is jaggery better alternative of sugar? Should I stop eating sugar completely and use jaggery in milk, tea and coffee. What is the best alternative of Sugar? Thanks
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Jaggery has similar content of carbohydrates as normal sugar, therefore it acts like sugar containing products to increase risk of diabetes. Stevia is a plant based sugar substitute which can be used.

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