Jaggery we find in every kitchen and various parts, it’s made from different ingredients. In North India, jaggery is made from sugarcane, whereas in East, west, and south India it is made with date, coconut, or other palm trees. It is an integral part of our food culture and it has many health benefits. Here we look at the Benefits of having jaggery.
* Jaggery is a natural and healthy sweetener and considered to be the best against sugar.
* Jaggery is used in Ayurveda for therapeutic and pharmaceutical use. Jaggery contains unlimited nutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, copper, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. Also, few studies suggest that it contains Vitamin B, plant proteins, and antioxidants.
* It cleanses your whole body. It contains antioxidants and minerals which help your body to clear lungs, digestive tract, and respiratory tract. Having Jaggery once in a day helps detox your whole body.
* Jaggery improves digestion. Eating jaggery after dinner invigorates entrails and helps the arrival of stomach-related catalysts.
* Due to the presence of iron and phosphorus in jaggery, it helps in the production of hemoglobin in the body. Consumption of jaggery is a preventive measure for people with iron deficiency.
* Improves your immune system, that is why it is consumed in winter to prevent colds, flu, and other diseases.
* It controls your glucose levels. Unlike sugar, jaggery helps to maintain sugar levels in the blood and helps you control your body weight, as it keeps you full for longer and this will control your craving for food.
This way jaggery of good quality is very beneficial for your health.
