Health benefits of Jaggery | Fusion - WeRIndia

Jaggery is a healthy alternative to sugar. It is rich in various essential vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium etc.

Jaggery has several health benefits.

As jaggery is rich in high levels of potassium, it improves metabolism. It helps maintain electrolyte balance and eliminating toxins from the body. Hence, it can aid weight loss.

Being rich in iron, it prevents and treats anemia. It relieves fatigue and weakness. It also purifies blood.

Consumption of jaggery everyday helps improve hemoglobin and blood quality. It prevents blood disorders and improves immune system.

It improves the function of digestive system and prevents digestive disorders.

Jaggery is effective in treating all menstrual problems. It eases the symptoms of menstrual cramps.

It aids in smooth functioning of nervous systems. It also prevents nervous system disorders.

Experts suggest that consumption of jaggery and sesame seeds is beneficial for the respiratory system. It prevents respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis.

Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants which help prolong aging. The selenium in it helps prevent the effects of free radicals in the body. If you drink tea with jaggery, it is helpful against cough and cold and also for migraine and headache.

Jaggery is a complex carbohydrate food unlike sugar which is a simple carbohydrate. So, it can provide energy for a long time without raising your blood sugars instantly.

Eating jaggery with a piece of ginger helps ease symptoms of joint pains. Also regular consumption of milk and jaggery strengthens the bones and prevents bone related problems.

Since jaggery acts as a natural diuretic, it helps deal with urinary problems. Drinking warm milk with jaggery improves urine flow and treats bladder problems. Regular consumption of jaggery also controls bladder inflammation.

Ayurveda says that eating jaggery with amla powder improves the quality of sperm. It also boosts sperm production.

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