Jaggery Powder
Jaggery powder is made from the sap of sugarcane that contains high amounts of sucrose. It is a delicious sweetener that can be used to replace the sugar in a lot of foods. It can be stored in the form of blocks or powder which can be later mixed into a food item.

Benefits Of Jaggery Powder 

Healthy source of carbohydrates

Unlike sugar which is a simple carbohydrate which gets easily absorbed in the bloodstream and provides an instant boost of energy, jaggery is a complex carbs that slows down the release of the energy and spreads it over a period of time. It prevents fatigue and weakness in the body and also prevents your organs from damaging.

Boosts immunity

Jaggery is rich in selenium and zinc that prevents free radical damage and builds resistance against various infections. It also helps in increasing the total count of haemoglobin in the blood.

Detoxifies liver

Jaggery is a natural cleanser that will help you to detoxify your liver. Hence if you are suffering from liver related problems then you should start including jaggery in your diet.

Improves your digestive system

Do you suffer from constipation? If yes, then you should include jaggery in your everyday diet because it activates the digestive enzymes which helps in reducing the pressure on the intestines. This helps in removing all the bad food stuck in your body.

 Purifies blood

Consumption of jaggery powder daily in moderate amounts can help in purification of your blood. It helps flush out the toxins from your body and cleanses your body off all the toxins.

Controls blood pressure

Jaggery is a rich source of potassium and sodium which plays an important role in the maintenance of acid levels in your body. This makes sure your blood pressure remains at the normal level. So if you are someone who suffers from high or low blood pressure then jaggery will help you tackle this problem.

Rich in antioxidants

Jaggery powder is rich in antioxidants such as thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B1), niacin, flavonoids, phenolicacids, and caffeic acids which helps in increasing the immunity of your body and while keeps some kinds of cancer at bay.

Treats acne and pimples

It is one of the best remedies for treating and preventing acnes and pimples. The antibacterial chemicals such as the glycoalkaloids and other acidic compounds in the jaggery helps fight against the acne causing bacteria and helps keep your skin blemish free.

Helps prevent anemia

Anemia is caused due to inadequate levels of RBCs in the blood along with the iron and folate. Eating jaggery will make sure the iron levels are maintained and will help prevent anemia.

Treatment of cold and cough

Viral health issues such as cough and cold occurs due to the production of less heat in the body. Hence mixing jaggery in warm milk or in your tea will help generate heat in your body thereby fighting the cold and cough. Also it works well for migraines and headaches.

Boosts metabolism

Jaggery is a rich source of potassium which is an essential mineral that helps balance the electrolytes which is responsible for the metabolism in the body.

Helps in weight loss

As mentioned in the previous point jaggery helps boost the metabolism rate of your body which helps in the reduction of water retention. This will help you make your weight loss journey faster and quicker.