Tribunjogja.com – Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels.
In order to avoid Diabetes, then you should reduce the consumption of added sugar for both food and beverages consumed every day.
Many people consume excess sugar without realizing it blood sugar levels uncontrolled and lead to various diseases.
Added sugar is always associated with various chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes.
But don’t worry, the good news is, there are many ways you can control it blood sugar levels, one of which is to regulate the intake of sweet foods.
To add sweetness to food and drinks, it turns out that you can use ingredients other than sugar.
Also read: Signs That Appear From The Body If Your Blood Sugar Level Rises
Reporting from Healthline, June 4, 2020, here are sugar substitutes from natural ingredients that are safe for health.
1. Coconut sugar
Coconut sugar contains several nutrients, such as iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants. In addition, coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, when compared to sugar.
However, coconut sugar is high in calories, which is the same per serving as regular sugar.
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