The tradition of healthy living in India has a very deep foundation. It is said in Ayurveda that all the spices and herbs present in our kitchen are medicines for many diseases. During the winter season, jaggery is available in every kitchen. Jaggery has a warming nature, due to which it is called a winter superfood. Let us tell you that jaggery is more than a medicinal thing or a sweet. Sugarcane came to the Indian subcontinent from the Malay Peninsula and Burma around 600 BC. Jaggery is being produced here almost since then. At present, 70% of the world's produce is produced in India.
Consuming jaggery increases energy level and many essential vitamins, iron, magnesium and calcium are found in it. Consumption of jaggery also protects from the risk of anemia. At the same time, it is also very beneficial for joint pain.
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Nutritional value of jaggery
Sugar in jaggery is in the form of sucrose and fructose. Therefore, its taste is sweet and eating it gives instant energy. Vitamin A, C and E are found in jaggery. These vitamins are essential for the body. Iron and minerals are found in jaggery.
Benefits of eating jaggery
Let us tell you that in the Indian food system, it is customary to eat a piece of jaggery after having food. This custom has now become so ingrained among us that even those who do not eat sweets do not refuse to eat jaggery. Eating jaggery helps in digestion. Besides, it also detoxifies blood and liver. Its specialty is that eating jaggery protects from lung and bronchial infections. Eating jaggery daily reduces the risk of respiratory diseases.
Other benefits
Improve digestive health
Liver and blood detox takes place.
Respiratory infection is cured.
The problem of constipation goes away.
Mental and physical stress is reduced.
Provides relief from premenstrual syndrome.
Heart health improves.
Energy level increases.
Who should not consume jaggery?
People who are trying to lose weight.
People who are diabetic or whose blood sugar is higher than normal.
Those who have decay or cavity in their teeth.
People who are sugar sensitive.
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