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Despite following all other instructions strictly — regular walks and timely medication — her blood glucose levels kept rising

My patient gave up sugar, thought jaggery was safer: Why her HbA1c jumped from 7.2% to 8.5%

December 11, 2025 6:30 am

Even a single teaspoon of jaggery contains around 4–5 grams of sugar and most recipes or home-made snacks use far more than that

Ishaan Khatter recalls eating green chillies sweetened with ghee, jaggery while shooting a scene for six hours for Dhadak: 'Not die'

July 03, 2025 6:08 pm

"I ate the actual chillies," shared Ishaan Khatter

Switching from refined sugar to jaggery (gur) can improve digestion, boost immunity, and help with weight management. However, it’s not without risks. Clinical Nutritionist Rakshita Mehra explains the health benefits and drawbacks of making the switch.

Here's what happens to the body if you replace sugar with gur or jaggery in your diet

May 20, 2025 2:29 pm

While jaggery is often promoted as a healthier alternative, it’s essential to understand both its benefits and risks before making the switch.

Shark Tank India Season 4: Acko founder Varun Dua says his parents have replaced sugar with jaggery

March 03, 2025 4:37 pm

Both jaggery and sugar energy-dense and can contribute to caloric intake if consumed excessively, said Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and diabetes educator

Jaggery: A sweet secret the world is finally catching onto

February 02, 2025 12:36 pm

The origin, rich history, flavours, and cultural significance of jaggery, a sugar substitute the health-conscious crowd has woken up to.

Why Ayurveda recommends having milk and jaggery before bed

August 21, 2024 5:07 pm

Jaggery also known as gur, is an unrefined sugar from sugarcane juice in the raw form

From sugarcane to palmyra: Different types of jaggery you must try (and their benefits)

July 10, 2024 12:40 pm

The production and types of jaggery vary across regions, influenced by local traditions and available resources

Should you apply jaggery directly to your hair?

July 07, 2024 3:32 pm

Sadiya, dietician, at CARE Hospitals Hitech City, Hyderabad said, “Jaggery, a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar, is rich in nutrients and minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients can contribute to overall health, which in turn supports hair health.

Desi khand, mishri, bura, gud, and cheeni -- which sweetener is better and why?

May 07, 2024 12:14 pm

We have all heard of desi khand, mishri, bura, cheeni, and gud. But, are any of these are actually good for health?

You can make sugarcane juice at home without a ganna, but there's a caveat

May 02, 2024 4:03 pm

Fresh sugarcane juice is rich in minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, but it is important to consume it in moderation because it's also heavy in calories and carbohydrates, said Sushma PS, chief dietitian, Jindal Naturecure Institute