1. Palm Sugar For Anemia:

Most of us Indian women suffer from anemia and consuming white sugar only aggravates the condition. Since palm sugar is rich in iron and consuming it regularly will greatly ensure that we don’t suffer from anemia. Since it is rich in iron it will greatly prevent hair loss caused due to anemia too.

2. Palm Sugar For Good Digestion:

Here in our place, we use palmyra palm sugar (panakarkandu) extensively in remedies especially in herbal tea served for improving digestion. We make a wonderful tea out of palm sugar and I love it. Whenever we make evening tiffin like bajji, we also serve palm jaggery tea made with palm sugar, dried ginger and peppercorns to promote digestion.

3. Palm Sugar For Energy:

Palm sugar is a wonderful energy booster for both adults and children alike. It is rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin B, iron, calcium and keeps us energized. Encourage children to consume naturals sugar like palm sugar from their young age instead of white sugar which is devoid of any nutrients from young age itself. It can also be safely given to infants and babies.

4. Palm Sugar For Immunity:

Palm sugar is full of antioxidants and regular intake helps improve our immunity. Since it is rich in antioxidants, consuming palm sugar prevents free radicals which is the main reason for skin ageing. It is also a wonderful blood purifier and here in our village we prefer natural sweeteners like palm sugar over white sugar. All our traditional sweets are made with palm sugar.

5. Palm Sugar For Breast Feeding & Pregnant Women:

Here in our place it is a custom to take sweets and fruits for pregnant women. We usually make the sweets at home with either palm jaggery or regular jaggery. Pregnant and lactating women should try to avoid white sugar completely. Instead replace with nutrient rich natural sugars like palm sugar. Even women who are suffering from PCOS will benefits replacing white sugar with palm sugar.

6. Palm Sugar Has a Low Glycemic Index:

Any ingredient that has a low glycemic index  and does not spike up our blood sugar levels is considered the best. Palm sugar has a low glycemic index compared to white sugar which has a high glycemic index of 61 so it does not spike our blood sugar levels immediately.

7. Palm Sugar For Common Ailments:

Palm sugar is generally used in remedies for treating cough and cold. Ginger tea sweetened with palm candy is a very good remedy for cold and cough. It also treats hiccups and aids digestion. Since palm sugar is rich in magnesium, it also has a soothing effect on our nervous system.

Palm Sugar Vs White Sugar:

Palm sugar is free from chemicals and additives whereas white sugar is highly refined. White sugar is free of all nutrients whereas palm sugar is rich in nutrients. Palm sugar has a low glycemic index as opposed to white sugar. Palm sugar is an apt sweetener (in moderation) for kids, adults and even pregnant women than white sugar as it is devoid of any nutrients.

How To Use Palm Sugar?

We can use palm sugar in all the recipes that call for white sugar, the color of the dish might be darker and the taste might slightly vary but it won’t change the taste drastically. At home, we use palm sugar in all the traditional sweet recipes and also for making herbal teas like ginger tea and also in remedies.