Incredible Health Benefits Of Jaggery

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Hindustan Times

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By Mehak Pal
Published Jan 18, 2022

Jaggery is known as a healthy alternative to sugar and a staple food in many Indian households

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Here are some incredible health benefits of jaggery

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Boosts immunity

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Being a rich source of antioxidants and minerals, jaggery helps fight against infections

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Tackles respiratory problems

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Adding jaggery to your diet lowers the risk of respiratory issues. It also helps in tackling symptoms of cold and cough

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Acts as a natural blood purifier

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Regular consumption of jaggery helps flush out the toxins from the body and purifies the blood

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Alleviates joint pain

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Jaggery can help deal with the effect of arthritis by relieving pain in joints

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Manages blood pressure

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Jaggery contains sodium and potassium which plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood pressure

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Helps with digestive issues

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Having a small piece of jaggery can help activate digestive enzymes in the body, stimulate bowel movement and thus help prevent  constipation

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