JAGGERY is a type of unrefined sugar, prepared from sugarcane or date juice. The juice is concentrated by heating and molasses is not removed while concentrating it. The end product is brownish yellow coloured solid jaggery blocks. It is also available in semisolid form.Jaggery is called as Guda, Gud, Gula, Gulam.

BENEFITS OF JAGGERY 

1. BENEFITS OF JAGGERY FOR BONES

It properly nourishes and strengthens the bones and joints by reducing joints pain and other bone problems.

2. REDUCES WATER RETENTION

Its high level minerals content especially high potassium level helps in managing weight by reducing the extra water retention in the body.

3. BENEFITS OF JAGGERY TEA

Taking jaggery tea is good habit instead of taking white sugar tea as white sugar is high in calorie having refined sugar which may lead to serious health disorders if taken on a daily basis. Jaggery is good source of iron having less calories and sucrose form of sugar which is not harmful to health.

 4. HELPS IN DETOXIFY LIVER 

Eat a small piece of jaggery. It helps detoxify your liver by flushing out harmful toxins from your body.

5. PREVENTS CONSTIPATION 

Jaggery activates the digestive enzymes in the body, stimulates bowel movements and thus helps prevent and relieve constipation.

6. BLOOD PURIFIER

One of the most well-known benefits of jaggery is its ability to purify the blood. When consumed on a regular basis and in limited quantities, it cleanses the blood, leaving your body healthy. 

7. WEIGHT LOSS

Jaggery is surprisingly effective as an aid for weight loss. This is because jaggery is a rich source of potassium, which is a mineral that helps in the balance of electrolytes as well as building muscles and boosting metabolism.Potassium also helps in the reduction of water retention, which helps in managing your weight. This factors play an important role in effective weight loss,so if you are looking to lose some unwanted pounds, include this food in your diet.

8. CONTROLS BLOOD PRESSURE

Jaggery contains potassium and sodium, which play an important role in the maintenance of acid levels in the body. It also makes sure that a normal level of blood pressure is properly maintained.

9. TREATS COUGH AND COLD

Jaggery is known for its ability to naturally treat a cough and cold effectively. Eating it in its raw form is recommended. However, if you are averse to its sweet taste, you can mix it with tea or warm water and gain relief from these problems. It also works well for migraines and headaches

10. PREVENTS ASTHMA 

Black jaggery has properties that regulate the body temperature. It also possesses anti-allergic characteristics. This is extremely essential for asthma patients.

EAT HEALTHY !! STAY HEALTHY !!