Is palm sugar good for non diabetics too ?

Ans: Chyawanprash is a powerful herbal remedy known for its immune-boosting properties. However, jaggery contains equivalent amount of carbohydrates like sugar which will increase the glycemic index. Thus it is advisable to have sugar-free chyawanprash variants .

Ans: If you have uncontrolled blood sugar levels, you need to work on managing overall glycemic load of the meal. You can eat rice but here are a few tips to incorporate:

1. Cook rice a day prior. Refrigerate it for 8-12 hours and reheat it microwave the next day. Resistant starch is formed by overnight refrigeration of rice which doesn't allow blood sugar levels to spike.
2. Add a tea spoon of ghee/coconut oil to this rice. This will further slower down absorption of glucose and help you manage post prandial blood sugar levels
3. Eat in a balanced way to lower the overall glycemic load of the meal. Which means along with one serving of rice include 1 serving protein (dal/non veg), vegetable, and salad. This will also help you manage post prandial blood sugar levels.

Along with this, please try to find out the root cause (diet & lifestyle habits) for your uncontrolled blood sugar levels and work on that to see better results.

Ans: Both monk fruit and stevia are excellent natural, zero-calorie sweeteners, but they have some differences. Monk fruit sweetener is about 150-200 times sweeter than sugar, contains zero calories, and doesn't impact blood sugar levels. Stevia is also a zero-calorie sweetener, about 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, and also does not raise blood sugar levels. The choice will depend on your personal preference and availability. Yes, palm sugar can be used in tea and coffee. It's a natural sweetener derived from the sap of palm trees and has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar.