Nowadays Medical practitioners advise Bharatiya, not to consume or limit the consumption to a very small quantity of 1. Sugar, 2. Salt, 3. Ghee and 4. Oils.

It is very difficult to prepare Bharatiya food without all these.

If Bharatiya doesn’t eat all these what will they eat?

In Bharat, there is no Prasad (Food for Bhagwan), and functions without Sugar and Ghee, whether be it Birth or Death or in between any functions.

We are very confident, that our ancestors would have never guided us wrong.

We must know what / when / how much we should eat.

Shakkar - Sakkarai, Mishri - Kalkand, Jaggery

• According to Ayurveda, the wrong combination of foods can cause Ama

(Toxic waste that affects digestion). In our Body, this Ama results in acidity, diabetes, and cancer.

• Of late, to avoid consuming sugar, people are using Jaggery even in Milk, Tea, and Coffee.

Milk is rich in Calcium, Naatu Sakkarai, and Jaggery contains Molasses and is rich in Iron.

• Mixing Calcium and Iron is not a good combination as per Ayurveda Shastra.
• Non-Chemical, Unpolished Swadeshi Bhura, Khandsari Sugar, Jaggery-Vellam, and Nattu Sakkarai can be consumed by everyone and by patients in small quantities.
• As they are rich in Minerals, Nutrients, and consist of a bundle of Fructose.

Swadeshi Khandsari Sakkarai (Sugar): https://bit.ly/smksugar

• Usage: This can be used in preparing sweets and can be consumed in anyways.
• Avoid mixing in Milk as it contains a small quantity of Molasses. It has a slight jaggery taste.
• It’s Alkaline and Shital (Regular Sugar is Acidic & Harmful)
• Preparation: Non-Chemically cultivated Sugarcane Juice is extracted and boiled.
• Dirt is removed by using Okra (Ladies Finger is rich in Phosphorous. Mass-produced white sugar is refined with Sulphur and polished with bones)

• This liquid jaggery is spun in a Crystalliser for 4 - 5 days.
• While spinning in Crystalliser, the juice gets dried forming sugar crystals.
• This crystallized liquid jaggery is put in a centrifugal machine.
• By the rotation, the Molasses gets removed.

★ In order to remove the Molasses, (colour) hot water is sprinkled and washed a number of times until the required colour is obtained.

• Thus Non-Chemical Unpolished Swadeshi Swadeshi Khandsari Sugar is produced.

Swadeshi Bhura Sakkarai (Sugar): https://bit.ly/smbsugar

• Usage: This is best for mixing in Milk, Tea, and Coffee.
• Very ideal for preparing sweets as it does not have much flavor.
• It can also be consumed by patients in small quantities.
• It’s Alkaline and Shital. Due to alkaline in nature, it’s good for health.
• Preparation: The above Unpolished Swadeshi Khandsari Sugar is once again boiled.
• The dirt is removed by using Okra. At a particular stage, this liquid is poured into trays and allowed to cool down.
• This condensed sakkar is beaten and thus Non-Chemical Unpolished Swadeshi Bhura Sakkar is produced.

Swadeshi Naatu Sakkarai: https://bit.ly/smgsugar

• Usage: It can be used in preparing sweets other than Milk and Milk products.
• Traditionally Naatu Sakkarai is mixed with Ghee & consumed with chapati & rice.
• It has a tinge of Jaggery taste.
• It’s Alkaline & Sithal. It’s loaded with minerals. Hence very good for health.
• Preparation: Non-Chemically cultivated sugarcane Juice is extracted and Boiled.
• The dirt is removed by using Okra. ★ The Condensed Sugarcane juice / Paste is spread on Trays and rubbed and beaten. Thus Swadeshi Nattu Sakkarai is Prepared.
• Due to the presence of Molasses, it is very rich in Iron and Minerals.

Swadeshi Dhagewali Khandsari Mishri: https://bit.ly/smdkm

• Usage: It can be used in Tea, Coffee, Milk, and for sweetening purposes.
• It keeps our stomach chill and helps relieve constipation.
• It helps in removing Phlegm from the Chest.
• If consumed in the night with Milk, it’s Bal Vardhak. (Enhances Vigour)
• It can be consumed directly. ★ It has endless benefits. ★ It has a pleasant taste too.
• It's Alkaline & Sithal.
• Preparation: For 40 years production of Dhagewali Khandsari Mishri was stopped in Bharat.
• Swadeshi Mandir had put a lot of effort into bringing this back to the market.

• It is prepared out of Swadeshi Non-Chemical Khandsari Sugar.
• While preparing also no chemicals are used. The most active molecules of Kakvi (liquid jaggery) get stuck to the thread hence it is traditionally used as prasad.
• These active molecules of Kakvi have Bundles of Health Benefits
• Traditionally it is used for preventing and treating various ailments.

Swadeshi Jaggery: https://bit.ly/smtnoj

• Non Chemically prepared by using Non Chemically cultivated Sugarcane Juice.
• The dirt is removed by using Okra.

★ It is rich in Iron.

• Soaking overnight and consuming in the morning works as a Coolant.
• Soaking for 2 hours and consuming is Moderate. ★ Consuming directly is Heat.
• Soaking Swadeshi Jaggery overnight and consuming it in the morning is beneficial for those who have an iron deficiency as it is very rich in Iron. (Ladies, please note!)
• It is a very good Lung Cleanser. During this Pandemic consume a small piece every day.
• Fights constipation. ★ Can be consumed anyways other than in Milk, as it has Molasses.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions.

Why does everyone talk bad about sugars? Are all Sugars bad for health?
The reason why sugar becomes unhealthy is due to the processing and bleaching of raw sugar with sulphuric acid/other chemicals to get the perfect white crystals that are appealing to our eyes but are almost poisonous.
The above Mishri or Sugars are not chemically processed in any way. This can be seen from its dark or light brown color. In fact, it has an almost neutral pH-value.

Are all the above sugars/sweeteners safe or healthy alternatives to white sugar?
Yes, all the above mentioned sweeteners are prepared without any chemicals. Thus, they're healthy as they're plant-based.

Out of these natural, safe sugars which is the best sugar?
There is no best or worst sugar. You have to understand the purpose of each. For milk/tea/coffee use only Bhurra Sugar. For Desserts, you may use Jaggery and Khandsari Sugar. For increasing iron content in the body, you may use jaggery. In tropical, hot regions you may use Khandsari Desi Dhaga Mishri/Bhurra Sugar so that the body can get chilled. To improve digestion, and fight dust allergy you may consume a small amount of jaggery after meals or before going into a dust-prone area/job. Consume 1-2 pieces of Khandsari Desi Dhaga Mishri during pregnancy.

Does Consumption of these Sugars cause Diabetes?
There are two types of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes insulin-producing cells are destroyed by your immune system.
In type 2 diabetes, your body is unable to use the insulin produced by your pancreas.

Neither type 1 nor type 2 diabetes is caused by consuming these sugars.

Type 1 Type 2 diabetes is linked with obesity, which is linked with a sedentary lifestyle and eating junk. This type is indirectly linked with these plant-based sugars.

Can people suffering from diabetes eat these sugars?
Yes, people suffering from diabetes can consume these sugars in limited quantities along with a healthy and balanced diet. Also, make sure you exercise and stay fit. This will ensure obesity is at bay and thus, diabetes can be in control too. Make sure you avoid packed and processed foods and beverages as they're filled with hidden sugars and salts. These Sugar-filled beverages and food increase your obesity, which is linked to type 2 diabetes.

What are some Hidden sources of sugar?
A can of soda has around 10 teaspoons of sugar, which exceeds the total daily recommended intake. Frozen meals, ketchup, cereal bars, juices, junk food, and sauces are some other hidden sources of sugar.

Is Khandsari Desi Dhaga Mishri beneficial during Pregnancy?
Yes, consumption of this Mishri during pregnancy might help as it has a lot of vitamins, and it is suitable for pregnant women. During pregnancy, women face mental stress due to hormonal changes. Consumption of mishri with hot milk is an excellent choice to relieve your stress and get energy.

Is Khandsari Desi Dhaga Mishri beneficial for breast feeding mothers?
Mishri might have beneficial effects on lactating mothers. It might relieve the stress related to PPD (post-partum depression) and gives energy to the breastfeeding mothers and the infants.