Jaggery or Gur (in Hindi) has some unbelievable benefits for health, with which you may not be aware. Jaggery is actually an unrefined sugar obtained from sugarcane juice. It is also made from date palm and coconut sap., but one made from sugarcane is the most popular. We all have seen our older people consuming jaggery piece with tea or after meal. They do prefer it over sugar because of it amazing health benefits.
Here are some amazing health benefits of jaggery which we all should know:
Good for Liver
It is capable of flushing out toxins from the body which are harmful for it, thereby cleanses the liver.
Get Rid from Constipation: The enzymes which are responsible for digestion gets activated by the consumption of jaggery. It results in better bowel movements and keeps one’s life free from constipation.
Active against Flu
It helps in preventing cold and cough. Mix jaggery with warm water and drink it to fight flu symptoms.
Purifies Blood
Its most important benefit is to purify blood. If consumed daily but in measured quantity it helps in maintaining good health by purifying the blood.
Immunity Booster
It is rich in minerals and antioxidants like zinc and selenium. These have the capability to keep free radicals in control and thereby boost our immune systemto fight against infections.
Increases Haemoglobin (Blood)
Jaggery is a rich source of iron and folate helps improving the haemoglobin by increasing the red blood cells. Pregnant women should consume it.
Cleansing Agent
It is an effective cleansing agent for body. It can clean respiratory tract, intestine, stomach and food pipe. It can be very beneficial for people working in polluted areas like coal mines and factories.
Controls Menstrual Pain
It is very rich in nutrients and keeps a control in menstrual pain, specially provides relief from cramps. It also helps in preventing mood swings during this period, as its consumption releases endorphin which provides relax to the body from premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Intestinal Health Manager
It is rich in magnesium contents, which is very beneficial to boost intestinal health. Our body gets 16 mg of magnesium from 10 gram of jaggery, it is 4 percent of our daily requirement of this mineral.
Controls Body Temperature
It maintains the temperature of our body under control, which further keeps our stomach cool. Jaggery drink ( jaggery soaked in ice cold water) is highly beneficial during summer.
Controls Blood Pressure
Potassium and Sodium like contents present in jaggery are very vital in maintaining acid levels in the body, which in turn keeps your blood pressure under check.
Prevents Asthma
Regular consumption of jaggery prevents respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis etc. When consumed with sesame seed it shows wonderful benefits.
Pain Reliever
When consumed with a piece of ginger, it helps in reliving the joint pains, also if its piece in consumed along with a glass of milk every day, it improves bone strength.
Weight Loss Agent
It is very effective in weight loss. Jaggery is full of potassium, which keeps our body weight under control by balancing the electrolytes. This mineral also helps in reducing water retention capability of body thereby reducing the weight.
Wonderful Energy Source
In contrast to sugar which gives instant energy, as it gets absorbed in blood stream instantly, jaggery is a complex form of carbohydrate which gives gradual energy to body but for longer duration of time. Due to this ability it never lets blood sugar level to change suddenly, and prevents fatigue and weakness.
Skin Nourishment
It is a rich source of many vital minerals and vitamins. These nutrients help in nourishing the skin and keep it healthy and glowing for long duration.
Prevents Nervous System Problems
It keeps our nervous system healthy as it is a natural resource of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.
Beneficial in Urinary Problems
Jaggery acts as a natural diuretic. It stimulates urination, which is very beneficial for the people facing difficulty in passing urine. It also prevents inflammation of bladder. Drink a glass of hot milk with jaggery to improve urinary flow and preventing related problems.
Improves Sperm Quality and Production
It improves the sperm quality. As per Ayurveda consumption of jaggery mixed with amla powder improves sperm quality and its production.
Nutritional Facts of Jaggery
Nutrients
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Major Nutrient
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Value/10g
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Total Calories
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38.3
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Calories from fat
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0
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Total Fat
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0
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Protein
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0.01g
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Total Carbohydrate
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9.8g
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Water
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0.40g
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Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates
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Value/10g
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Total Carbohydrate
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9.81g
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Dietary Fibre
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Nil
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Sugar
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9.7g
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Lipids, Fat and Fatty Acids
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Lipids
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Value/10g
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|
Total Fat
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Nil
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Saturated Fat
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Nil
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Nil
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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Nil
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Cholesterol
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Nil
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Trans Fat
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Nil
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid
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Nil
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Omega-6 Fatty Acid
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Nil
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Vitamins
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Vitamins
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Value/10g
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Vitamin A
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Nil
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Vitamin C
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Nil
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|
Vitamin D
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Nil
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|
Vitamin E
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Nil
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|
Vitamin K
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Nil
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Thiamin
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Nil
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|
Riboflavin
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Nil
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|
Niacin
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0.011 mg
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Vitamin B6
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0.004 mg
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Folate
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0.1 mcg
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Vitamin B12
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0
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Choline
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0.23 mg
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Betaine
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0.01 mg
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Minerals
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Minerals
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Value/10g
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Calcium
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8 mg
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Iron
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0.30 mg
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Magnesium
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16 mg
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Phosphorus
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4 mg
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Potassium
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13 mg
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Sodium
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3 mg
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Manganese
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0.01 mg
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Selenium
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0.12 mcg
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Note: Jaggery should be consumed with caution by diabetic person as it slightly higher in calories, containing up to 4 kcal/gram.
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