Health benefits of jaggery: Five reasons you must eat 'gur' during winter season
Health benefits of jaggery: Five reasons you must eat 'gur' during winter season... New Delhi: Wondering why many people like to eat jaggery ( gur in Hindi) , especially after lunch, during the winter season? Well, that's because this delicious food comes with loads of health benefits. Actually, jaggery is an absolute healthy choice that parents can give children as a sweet treat instead of those calorie-laden ice creams and other desserts after a meal to settle their stomach. Made from sugarcane, jaggery is rich in many vitamins and minerals, mainly iron and hence, it helps prevent iron deficiency and improves the haemoglobin levels in the blood. Jaggery is definitely a better substitute for refined white sugar. Read: How jaggery can help protect your lungs from Delhi's air - Weight loss, 4 other health benefits In India, jaggery is used as an ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes. Besides, there are many food items made using jaggery instead of sug