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Low Carb Sugar-Free Sweets & Cakes
Artinci was born out of Aarti's and Sumit's (Artinci's founders) abiding love for great-tasting dessert, while helping them stay committed to their health goals as well. As a result, Artinci makes delicious desserts with zero sugar, that are science and evidence-backed.
Aarti and Sumit come from a family of three generations of diabetics. They were themselves diagnosed pre-diabetic in 2012, and right there began a lifelong quest of a healthy, active lifestyle, including healthy swaps in food
Sugar free Sweets & Cakes
Sugar-Free Kaju Katli — 60% Premium Cashews, Stevia Sweetened | Artinci
Vanilla & Chocolate Marble Sugar-Free Cake — No Added Sugar, Keto, Gluten-Free (contains egg)
Aarti Laxman (Founder)
Artinci is founded by Aarti Laxman, a certified Metabolic coach in the Low-Carb Nutrition & Metabolic Health domain from dLife.in, India’s only legally tenable course in this subject—recognized by the NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India). It’s also internationally accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK, with a global record of 144 CPD hours—the highest for any course of its kind. The accreditation is both nationally valid and globally recognised in over 50+ countries..
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All about Sugar and sugar-free
Yes—you can eat dry fruits laddu while trying to lose weight, but only in a small portion and preferably homemade without refined sugar. It is nutrient-dense, but nuts, dates, and jaggery are calorie-dense, so overeating can slow weight loss. Why It Can Help Keeps you fuller: Nuts, seeds, and dates contain fibre and healthy fats, which may reduce frequent cravings. Better than refined sweets: A version made with dates, nuts, and seeds avoids refined sugar and maida, offering more nutrition per bite. Convenient portion-controlled treat: One small laddu can satisfy a sweet craving without turning to biscuits, cakes, or fried snacks. Why Portion Control Matters Dry fruits are highly calorie-dense: even a handful of mixed nuts and dried fruits can contribute roughly 200–300 calories. If you eat several laddus daily—especially ones loaded with ghee, coconut, jaggery, or sugar—the extra calories can lead to weight gain rather than loss.clearcals+1 Best Way to Eat It Do Avoid Do Avoid Choose homemade laddus with dates, almonds, walnuts, seeds, and little or no added sugar Store-bought laddus with refined sugar, excess ghee, or khoya Eat 1 small laddu per day Eating 3–4 laddus as a “healthy” snack Have it mid-morning, pre-workout, or as a dessert replacement Eating it late at night on top of a full dinner Track it in your daily calories Assuming “dry fruit” automatically means low-calorie A simple weight-loss-friendly version uses dates as the binder, roasted nuts and seeds, cardamom, and minimal or no jaggery.downtoearth.org Who Should Be Careful People with diabetes, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, or a very low-calorie diet should be especially mindful of portion size and added sweeteners. Dates and jaggery are natural, but they still raise calorie and carbohydrate intake.
The Sugariest Sips: Which Drink Loads You With the Most Sugar?
If you've ever wondered why that "harmless" drink leaves you crashing an hour later, the answer is usually sugar. Liquid sugar hits fast because there's no fiber to slow it down — and some popular drinks pack an entire day's recommended sugar into a single serving. The heavy hitters: Crush Pineapple Soda — ~85 g sugar per bottle; one of the sweetest mainstream sodas soldeatthis Specialty coffee drinks — a small Krispy Kreme Frozen Caramel Specialty Latte has ~67 g of added sugar (about 16 teaspoons); Dutch Bros White Chocolate Mocha ~66 g; Starbucks Caramel Brulée Frappuccino ~42 g even in a "small"health Energy drinks — a 16 oz Rockstar carries ~59 g; Red Bull ~50 g per 16 oz; Monster ~54 g per can Classic sodas — a 16 oz cola runs ~31 g; Pepsi ~41 g per 355 ml "Healthy-looking" options — grape juice (~36 g per 250 ml), fruit smoothies (~49 g per 450 ml), sports drinks (~32 g per 20 oz bottle) Why it matters: The WHO suggests keeping free/added sugars under ~50 g per day. One large sweet drink can blow past that before lunch, driving up calorie intake without making you feel full — a known recipe for weight gain and type-2 diabetes risk. Smarter swaps: sparkling water with citrus, unsweetened iced tea, black coffee with a splash of milk, or "half-sweet" versions of your favorite order. If you must have the full-sugar treat, treat it as dessert — not a beverage. Bottom line: The highest-sugar drink in your fridge is probably a fruit soda, and the highest-sugar drink in your café's menu is almost certainly a blended or flavored latte. Check labels — sugar hides where you least expect it.
How Much Sugar Is in 200 ml of Cold Drink?
Quick math Most regular sodas list ~10.6–11 g sugar per 100 ml. 200 ml × ~10.8 g/100 ml ≈ 21–22 g sugar 4 g sugar ≈ 1 teaspoon → about 5 teaspoons in one small glass. Examples per 200 ml (approximate) Drink Sugar in 200 ml Teaspoons Regular cola ~21–22 g ~5 Pepsi ~22 g ~6 Orange soda ~10–26 g 2–7 Diet / Zero cola 0 g 0 Fresh water 0 g 0 Why it matters WHO recommends limiting free sugars to under ~25–50 g/day (5–10% of calories) — one 200 ml glass can use half your daily budget. Liquid sugar spikes blood glucose quickly and adds "invisible" calories, linked to weight gain, tooth decay, and type 2 diabetes risk. "Fruit-flavoured" or "energy" drinks often have as much or more sugar than cola. Healthier swaps: plain water, sparkling water with lemon, buttermilk/chaas, unsweetened iced tea, or coconut water. Tip: read the nutrition label — "per 100 ml" × 2 = sugar in a 200 ml serving.
The Healthiest Sweet Option: Choose Whole Fruit First
The healthiest sweet option is whole fruit—especially berries, apples, pears, oranges, and grapes—because it provides natural sweetness along with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For a dessert-style treat, fruit with Greek yogurt and a little dark chocolate or nuts is an excellent choice. If you are craving something sweet, the best everyday choice is fresh or frozen whole fruit. Fruit delivers natural sugar, but unlike packaged sweets, it also provides fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and protective plant compounds.health.clevelandclinic Berries are particularly strong choices because they are lower in sugar than many fruits and rich in antioxidants. Apples, pears, oranges, kiwi, and grapes are also good options, especially when eaten whole rather than as juice. Best Sweet Choices Option Why it works Best way to enjoy it Berries High in fiber and antioxidants; relatively low in calories With Greek yogurt or oats Apple or pear Fiber helps make the sweetness more satisfying With peanut or almond butter Greek yogurt with fruit Adds protein and calcium Top with berries and cinnamon Dark chocolate Choose 70% cocoa or higher; lower in sugar than milk chocolate One or two small squares Dates Naturally sweet and contain fiber and minerals Use one or two, not a large handful Frozen banana Creamy dessert-like texture without added sugar Blend into “nice cream” Fruit-based desserts can be eaten regularly, while concentrated sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, dates, and chocolate are better in smaller portions. What About Honey and Maple Syrup? Honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and date sugar are often marketed as healthier sugars. They may have small nutritional differences and some may raise blood sugar somewhat less quickly than refined table sugar, but they are still sugars and should be limited.health A better habit is to use fruit itself as the sweetener: add mashed banana to oatmeal, berries to yogurt, or blended dates to a smoothie.hopkinsmedicine Simple Healthy Dessert Idea Berry Yogurt Bowl 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mixed berries 1 teaspoon chopped nuts A sprinkle of cinnamon Optional: one small square of 70% dark chocolate This gives you sweetness, protein, fiber, and healthy fats—making it far more satisfying than candy or a packaged dessert. Bottom Line For everyday sweetness, choose whole fruit. For an occasional dessert, choose a fruit-based option with protein or healthy fats, and keep added sugars—including honey and maple syrup—moderate.

