You might assume that the heavenly taste of jaggery is one of the prime reasons behind its popularity; however, the naturally sweetening food, jaggery, has enormous remedial benefits.
Jaggery is made primarily from the raw and concentrated juice of sugarcane, which is boiled until it becomes solid. Jaggery is a well-known ingredient found in Indian kitchens; it is named Bella in Kannada, Vellam in Tamil, and in Marathi, jaggery is named Gul.
The nutritionists always recommend the consumption of jaggery, replacing sugar to obtain better nutritional values. As per the nutritionists, it has been identified that only 20 grams of jaggery contain around 38 calories, 9.8 grams of carbohydrates, 0.01 grams of protein, 9.7 grams of sugar, vitamin B12, and B6. Additionally, jaggery also contains calcium, folate, phosphorus, iron, selenium, magnesium, and manganese.
Yes, there is indeed almost 65%-85% sucrose content in around 10 grams of jaggery; therefore, considering its sugar content, many people believe that it could act as a fattening agent. On the other hand, it accelerates the quick digestion process as it is high in nutrients. Additionally, the consumption of jaggery flushes out toxins. The nutrients present in the jaggery help to monitor and control electrolyte balance, which improves the metabolism rate, and the water retention rate increases due to the presence of potassium in jaggery, hence, the above-mentioned benefits could effectively help in managing body weight.
The presence of sodium and potassium in jaggery helps in maintaining the acid level in your body. As a result, it helps in maintaining the BP level in the body. Therefore, people suffering from high or low BP could surely include jaggery in their diet. Regular consumption of jaggery in the right proportion could be of great help.
It has been found that people usually consume jaggery after their meal as it is one of the essential natural cleansing agents for the entire body, especially for your liver. This natural sweetener helps in flushing out all the harmful toxins, and it acts as an aid in detoxifying the liver. People suffering from liver diseases could surely start consuming jaggery.
So, what are the benefits of jaggery that you have witnessed till now?
