Dessert after a meal is one of the most irresistible treats. However, it might not be the healthiest choice to make. Instead, you can have a small piece of jaggery. Gur or jaggery has been a part of the Indian diet for ages. You might have noticed your grandparents eating some jaggery post-meal. It can effectively satisfy the sugar cravings that one may experience after finishing a meal. Not many know that this simple practice is also beneficial to your health in many ways. In this article, let's take a look at these benefits.
Benefits of eating jaggery or gur after meals
Promotes digestion and prevents constipation
Eating jaggery after a meal helps with digestion. Jaggery is a good source of sucrose that supports regular bowel movements and prevents constipation.
Controls blood pressure
High blood pressure has become more common than ever. The condition becomes worse during the winter season. Jaggery is a good source of potassium which is known to lower blood pressure numbers naturally.
Along with other interventions eating jaggery can effectively help control blood pressure.
Helps prevent anemia
Jaggery is an excellent source of iron. Consuming jaggery after meals can help boost iron levels and reduce the risk of developing anemia.
Detoxifies the liver
Jaggery is also good for your liver. It can help remove toxins from the liver.
Jaggery and ghee: Know the benefits of this combination
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has also shared the benefits of eating jaggery several times through her Instagram posts. She recommends consuming jaggery with ghee for various reasons.
According to the nutritionist, this combination can promote digestion, enhance nutrient absorption and build immunity. This duo is rich in iron and fatty acids which can also keep the sweet tooth at bay.
In another post, she mentioned that if you are eating a late lunch and dealing with headaches, gas or acidity, eat this combination. Ending your late lunch with some ghee and jaggery can keep issues like gas, acidity and headaches at bay.
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