[TOP] Benefits Of Having JAGGERY In Your Daily Meals in 2020 | Exclusive

Jaggery has got exceptional health benefits. It helps in improving so many common problems as discussed further.

Let’s first understand ‘Jaggery’…

•         Jaggery is an unrefined sugar product made from the juice of Sugarcane, It is prepared by boiling sugarcane juice till it solidifies.

•           It contains sugar in sucrose form (Sucrose is a type of sugar that is present in almost everything we eat. It is a natural compound and one that gives us valuable energy.)
•          It is also used in many food products as a sweetening agent.

It is well known in every part of the country but with different names as follows:

·         Panela: Colombia

·         Namtan tanode: Thailand

·         Gula Melaka: Malaysia

·         Kokuto: Japan

·         Gur: India

o   Jaggery is also known as ‘Gur’ in Hindi

o   Bellam’ in Telugu

o   Vellam’ in Tamil

o   Sharkara’ in Malayalam

o   Bella’ in Kannada

o   ‘Gul’ in Marathi

 Improves Digestion:

 ‘Jaggery’ improves the functioning of the digestive system and stimulates digestive enzyme secretion, and it also gets converted into acetic acid.

As the load on the digestive tract is significantly reduced therefore it speeds up the process of digestion and gradually prevents problems such as indigestion, constipation, intestinal worms, etc.

Purifies Blood:

One of the most important benefits is the ability of Jaggery to purify the blood if consumed regularly for a certain period of time. It also boosts the total count of hemoglobin in the blood, in turn, improving the immunity.

Manages Weight :

Jaggery plays a vital role if you are planning to get rid of from those extra pounds from your body by boosting you metabolism.

And how does it boost the Metabolism?

As Jaggery is a rich source of potassium, which is a mineral that helps in the balance of electrolytes as well as the building up of muscles and improving the metabolism in the body. This mineral also helps in the improvement of water retention issues, thus managing your weight.

Skin Benefits:

As in the previous point we have learnt that Jaggery improves Metabolism and if your stomach is in good condition then by default your skin issues/problems such as acne and pimples will improve gradually. As these are somewhere related to bad digestion issues.

Other Exceptional Benefits of Jaggery:

·        Cleanses The Body :  It removes the toxins and impurities from the body, thereby providing relief from constipation and other health problems.

·        Helps in balanceing Blood Pressure: Jaggery contains potassium and sodium, which play an important role in the maintenance of acid levels in the body.

·        Regulates Liver Function:  It naturally cleanses the body and reduces the workload of the liver and detoxifies it as well, thus improving the function.

·        Boosts Iron Absorption: As Jaggery is rich source of iron, eating jaggery with foods that are rich in Vitamin C helps in boosting the absorption of this mineral in the body.

·        Improves Hair Health : When iron is properly absorbed, it boosts hair health, making it strong and lustrous.

·        Warm In Nature: Traditionally, jaggery was consumed during winters as it has got warming effect and provides maximum warmth to the body.

·        Helps With Urinary Problems: Jaggery helps in reducing inflammation of the bladder. That’s why elders recommend having jaggery with a glass of hot milk to treat urinary problems and improving the urine flow.

Bonus Point:  Experts say the darker the colour of the jaggery, the better it is.

DISCLAIMER:  The content provided above is for information purposes. This is no way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 

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