Jaggery for Diabetics: Not So Sweet After All
Narain: Doctor, I’ve been using jaggery instead of sugar in my coffee. A diabetic friend told me jaggery is good for us. What do you think?...
Category : SUGAR
Does Quitting Sugar Improve Hair Growth?
Luscious locks are a coveted beauty trait. However, many deal with lackluster hair and thinning. It can damage self-confidence and take a toll on mental...
Jaggery for Anemia – Does it Work?
Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made by boiling sugarcane juice. It has been used as a sweetening agent across India for centuries. Unlike highly processed white sugar,...
How I Helped Rajashree Lose 15 Kilos By Quitting Sugar
I get asked daily – “Dr. Nayak, what’s your number one recommendation for losing weight?” My advice is simple but difficult for most to follow...
Demerara Sugar: A “Healthier” Sweetener or Just Another Sugar?
Sugars seem to get a bad rap these days. With rising rates of obesity and diabetes, everyone is looking for ways to cut down on...
Is Eating Jalebi Good for Your Health? An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective
I recently had the pleasure of conversing with Vivikt, a 19-year-old engineering student who introduced me to a unique ritual. Whenever he finds himself besieged...
Does Consuming Sugar Accelerate Aging? An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective
Welcome to a journey through the sweet and sour realities of sugar’s impact on aging. Today, we delve into a question that’s been on the...
Does Eating Sugar Before Bed Cause Dreams?
Sugar before bed, Dreams, Sugar dreams hypothesis, Sleep quality, Blood sugar, Stress hormones, Digestion, Sweet connection, Dietary choices, Lifestyle, and health....
Is Coconut Sugar a Healthier Alternative to Regular Sugar?
As an Ayurvedic doctor, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless journeys towards holistic well-being. Each patient who walks through my clinic doors carries...
Sugar Alternatives : Artificial Sweeteners and Other Sugar Substitutes
Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes are a replacement for table sugar that gives the same flavors without calories. Artificial sweeteners are found in a variety...