Jaggery

Jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener. Some people consider it a superfood because it has more vitamins and minerals and a lower sucrose content than sugar. However, as jaggery is still a type of sugar, it is best to consume it in moderation.

Be it coconut or date jaggery, vitamins and minerals are found in abundance in all of them. However, when it comes to the three types of jaggery, palm jaggery is considered to be the healthiest as it has a low glycemic index (GI).

• Benefits of Jaggery

• Jaggery can help with digestion, relieve constipation, and prevent indigestion. It stimulates digestive enzymes and can be combined with ghee to ease constipation.
• Jaggery's natural sugars can provide a quick source of energy.
• Jaggery has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar, so it causes a slower and steadier rise in blood sugar levels.
• Jaggery is rich in iron, which can help with iron deficiency anemia.
• Jaggery can help get rid of toxins from the liver and body.