Eat jaggery/ molasses everyday for healthy lungs, weight loss and overall health

Jaggery, also known as 'gur' in Hindi, is gaining popularity as a healthy replacement for sugar. Do not be surprised but this sweetener, generally made from the juice of raw and concentrated sugarcane, comes with a number of health advantages, including its ability to cleanse your body, fight air pollution, support digestion, aid in weight loss and much more. Hence, this magic food from our granny's kitchen is often referred to as a ‘superfood sweetener’ nowadays.

Jaggery contains B vitamins and minerals, including calcium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, which are all beneficial for your health. The reason why jaggery contains more nutrients than refined sugar is due to the content of molasses in it. Molasses a nutritious by-product of the sugar making process. Whether you’re trying to reduce belly fat after a festive binge or minimise the harmful effects of toxic air, here’s a critical look at why you should include this versatile food in your daily diet. Meanwhile, Delhi's air has turned hazardous following Diwali celebration. So, adding jaggery to your diet may be an excellent idea to help combat the harmful effect of air pollutants.

Health benefits of eating jaggery everyday

Weight loss: Jaggery is a good source of minerals, including potassium, which helps improve metabolism and maintain electrolyte balance in the body. The potassium content of jaggery also helps control water retention in the body and build muscle, thereby aiding in weight loss.

Liver detoxification: It is claimed that jaggery also boosts immunity and helps prevent different blood-related problems. The food can also help cleanse the liver by flushing out impurities from the body. Therefore, jaggery seems to be an excellent food for liver detoxification, which further helps with weight management. 

Prevents respiratory problems: Consuming jaggery everyday may help prevent different respiratory ailments like bronchitis and asthma. This is due to the fact that jaggery contains certain health and anti-allergy properties that help in regulating the temperature of the body, which is highly beneficial for patients such as asthma. 

Improves digestion: It’s quite common in India to eat a small piece of jaggery after a heavy meal or eating meat. Some people claim jaggery helps speed up the procedure of digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzyme. This also means that jaggery can stimulate bowel movements, making it an ideal choice for preventing digestive issues like constipation and flatulence.



Prevents anaemia: Since jaggery is rich in iron, it may be beneficial in preventing anaemia. Thus, adding jaggery to your diet isn’t a bad idea because it contains iron.

Although jaggery can be beneficial for your health in different ways, remember, it is still sugar. So, have it in moderation, eating too much of gur is not a good idea. Moreover, excessive sugar consumption is linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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