Health benefits of gur pani during Roza Some of the Health Benefits of Jaggery are: • Jaggery is prepared without the use of chemicals in its processing. It is rich in important minerals like salts, magnesium which strengthens our nervous system and helps to relax our muscles. • Jaggery with selenium acts as an antioxidant. The potassium and sodium present in it maintain the acid balance in the body cells and control the blood pressure in the body. • Jaggery is also rich in iron, and helps to prevent anemia. It also helps to relieve tension; take care of asthma because it has anti allergy properties. • It is good for migraine and is good for girls to ease the cramps during their period. • It can remove all the blood clots from the body of a woman within 40 days after the birth of a baby. • It consists of moderate amount of calcium, phosphorous and zinc and therefore helps to purify the blood, prevent rheumatic afflictions and treat bile disorder. It is also helpful to cure jaundice. • Jaggery mixed with water is known to provide relaxation to the muscles, nerve and help in getting rid of fatigue. • Jaggery is also used as an ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes across India and Sri Lanka. For example, a pinch of Jaggery is sometimes added to sambar, rasam, and other staple foods in India. Jaggery added to lentil soups (dal) adds sweetness to balance the spicy, salty and sour components, particularly in Gujarati cuisine. • Jaggery is used in preparing toffees and cakes made with pumpkin preserve, cashew nuts, pea nuts and spices. • It helps to reduce the water retention in the body and eventually helps in controlling the body weight. Jaggery is a more complex form of carbohydrate than plain sugar. So, it is digested and absorbed gradually and releases energy gradually. This provides warmth and energy for a longer period, without harming the internal organs. Jaggery has high nutritional value and therefore should be eaten regularly for healthy living. It has multiple health benefits and has high nutritional value and is often suggested by dieticians in the diet.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:54:28 +0000
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