8 Benefits Of Jaggery You Would Definitely Want To Know

When I visited a village for the first time, I saw that most people had kept earthen pots in the corner of their rooms. After every meal, they would take out some Jaggery (gud) from them and serve us. I was a bit confused but ignored thinking that it was a village and people simply didn’t have proper sweets. However, the child in me didn’t realise why they did so. Many of us might have seen our grandparents and sometimes even our parents ending their meals with Jaggery. This is not just because they want to end their meal on a sweeter note, but also because Jaggery has some fabulous properties. Let's get to know them:

Ability To Purify Blood

Jaggery is linked with extra ordinary property of purifying our blood. However, it needs to be consumed in a limited amount and that to on a regular basis. Jaggery therefore cleanses your blood, leaving your body healthy.

Because of being loaded with various antioxidants, calcium and vitamins, Jaggery helps increase body’s resistance to certain infections.

Boosts Immunity

Because of being loaded with various antioxidants, calcium and vitamins, Jaggery helps increase body’s resistance to certain infections. It is also treats cough and cold and helps body fight against Pathogens.

Enhances The Production Of Digestive Enzymes

Jaggery also prevents constipation and stimulates bowel movement within the body, thereby providing relief in Constipation.

Mood swings is a common issue during periods. Jaggery helps deal with that too by releasing Endorphins.

Eases Menstrual Pain

Jaggery is rich in many nutrients. Due to this, it is effective in treatment of menstrual issues, especially providing relief from the menstrual cramps. Moreover, mood swings is another very common issue during periods. Jaggery helps deal with that too by releasing Endorphins.

Controls Blood Pressure

Jaggery is obtained from sugarcane which is rich in sodium and potassium. Both of these elements are of prime importance in regulating blood pressure. So eating Jaggery (gur) on a daily basis helps regulate blood pressure.

Jaggery acts as a natural cleanser and hence helps the liver in flushing out toxins from our body.

Helps In Detoxifying The Liver

Through the diet we consume, there are a number of toxins that enter our body. Obviously, these toxins are not good for our body and hence it is important to get rid of them. Jaggery acts as a natural cleanser and hence helps the liver in flushing out the toxins from our body.

Helps With Weight Loss

You must surely know of at least one person fighting with weight loss issues. This has become the problem of a majority of people because of poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle. Jaggery helps in increasing the metabolism in the body. Which in turn helps with weight loss.

Helps In Maintaining The Body Temperature

Jaggery when consumed in winters, helps in increasing the body temperature, thereby keeping the body warmer. Moreover, in summers, if consumed with cold water, Jaggery creates the exact opposite effect of what is does in winters. It keeps your stomach cool when consumed with cold water in summers.

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Anushika Srivastava is an Intern with SheThePeople.Tv