Benefits of Eating Jaggery (Gurr) in Winter

Jaggery is basically unrefined sugar that is made from raw, concentrated sugarcane juice. Although it can be obtained from date palm and coconut, the jaggery made from sugarcane juice is most common. Desi jaggery apart from being yummy, it is a powerhouse of nutrients and provides us with many amazing benefits during winters. Consuming it in winters is highly recommended as people with less immunity during winter are most likely to suffer from cold, cough, throat pain and other respiratory problems. When we consume it during winters, the calories present in it produce heat and keep our body warm during a cold.

As during the cold winters, the blood vessels get constricted but jaggery helps in blood flow and circulation. It is abundant in various minerals such as magnesium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, zinc, selenium and some antioxidants that keep our immune system strong during winter. The benefits of consuming jaggery are undeniable. It is potentially a healthy and tastier alternative to refined sugar. The antioxidants in it aid to strengthen bones and prevents conditions like arthritis. It helps in maintaining the healthy digestive system and provides relief from indigestion because it holds various nutrients that enable the production of the digestive enzymes.

During winters we often feel very lazy. Jaggery is considered a good source of carbohydrate that is easily digested in the body thus leading to a burst of energy flow. So the addition of it during winter is necessary as it has the ability to boost energy levels and make us energetic all time. In addition to that, it is an excellent source of iron so it improves the levels of hemoglobin in our body. This, in turn, reduces the chance of suffering from anemia. It also comprises folate that together with the iron regulates red blood cells in the body. As the problem of asthma often intensifies during winter, however consuming jaggery is suggested as it has the ability to ease respiratory problems. The anti-allergic property of it is also very beneficial for the asthma patients.

The antioxidants present in it give enough nourishment to our skin and keep it healthy and glowing during the severe winter season. The existing nutrients and antioxidants in its aid to improve immunity. It improves the ability to prevent the occurrence of certain diseases. After all, it is a kind of sugar, which if we consume in surplus amount may lead to diabetes and obesity. So its consummation at a moderate level is necessary.

Jaggery not just pleases our taste buds but there are also several health benefits of it. We can consume it at any time but the ideal period to eat it is winter. The winter climate favors drawing the extreme benefits as it is the time we need to keep your body warm and that is exactly what it does. But nowadays it is quite difficult to have pure and desi jaggery from the market. People become conscious while buying it as colors and other constituents are often added to it. So keeping in view the importance of pure and organic products ‘‘Farm to Home’’ has started home delivery service of fruits, veggies, pure honey, olive products, pure jaggery and desi eggs. There are two types of jaggery available from ‘‘Farm to home’’ platform, jaggery with dry fruits and for the people who like Gurr without dry fruits, tasty simple ‘‘Gurr’’ is available for those. To get the products at your home just download the App by clicking on the below link and place your order through the app.

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