Carbohydrates, the essential macronutrients, are part of our daily diet. All forms, whether simple or complex break down into glucose (aka blood sugar) before being assimilated in to our body. As is well-known their excessive presence in the blood is the cause for many ailments. More often than not it is a challenging task to keep watch on carbohydrates consumption to maintain sugar levels under control for people with diabetes. So also with those with sweet tooth with craving for sugars. Swapping artificial sweeteners may help but not all these sugars are calorie-free. They vary in terms of their impact on blood sugar. Even all the herbal sugars are not safe (e.g. xylitol). What next? Are there any safe sugar substitutes for diabetics. Yes, there are a few,
Monk fruit: Contains mogrosides, a type of antioxidant responsible for the sweet taste.
