What's bad about organic sugar? I mean, it's ORGANIC!!
Medjool dates and organic sugar are both natural sweeteners that can be used in various recipes. However, there are some important differences between them that may affect your health and nutrition.
Let's clear the air here! First, understanding medjool dates:
Organic sugar on the other hand:
Organic sugar is a refined product that has been stripped of its natural nutrients and does not provide any health benefits. Organic sugar is simply sucrose, a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, that is extracted from sugarcane or sugar beet. Although organic sugar is better than non-organic sugar, being produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, it still undergoes a chemical process that involves bleaching, crystallization, and purification.
Another difference between medjool dates and organic sugar: how they affect your blood sugar levels:
Medjool dates have a low glycemic index (GI), which means they do not cause a rapid spike in your blood sugar levels after eating them. This is because the fiber in Medjool dates slows down the digestion and absorption of the natural sugars, which are mainly fructose, a monosaccharide. Fructose is metabolized differently than glucose and does not require insulin to enter the cells. Organic sugar, however, has a high GI and can quickly raise your blood sugar levels, which can lead to insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. This is because organic sugar is composed of equal amounts of glucose and fructose, and glucose requires insulin to be used by the cells.
So, are you ready to ditch the organic sugar and go for the medjool dates instead?
You’ll be amazed by how many ways you can enjoy them. You can eat them as they are, soft and chewy, or put them in the freezer for a cold and frozen snack. You can also make a date paste by blending them with water and use it as a natural sweetener in your recipes. You can add them to your salads, oatmeal, yogurt, or munch on them with nuts, cheese, or chocolate. Medjool dates are the ultimate sweet and healthy indulgence. They’re like nature’s candy, but better ;)