Prevents Diabetes
The glycaemic index (GI) is a key factor in determining whether a food increases the risk of diabetes. Common sugars we consume, like sucrose, have high GIs (70 for sugar and 65-70 for white bread). Fruits contain fructose, a simple sugar with a GI of 12-25. High GI foods are quickly digested, raising blood glucose levels rapidly, leading to risks of diabetes, heart disease, and weight gain. Kithul treacle and jaggery contain a mix of fructose, sucrose, and glucose, with a GI of around 35. The Diabetes Association states that these are low GI foods, making them safe for diabetic patients.