Palm Jaggery Benefits

 Benefits of Palm Jaggery

To have or not have sweets, is a common conundrum witnessed in almost all households, at least occasionally. While their allure is known to break the most rigid diet regimes, it is in fact obvious that too much sugar is harmful for health. Only if there was a way to have sweets and avoid all the health risks!

What if we tell you that there is a way? Palm jaggery, made from sugarcane juice and the extract of palm tree, is a must keep in your kitchen cabinet if you want to have your heart’s fill of the sweets and avoid all the health risks.

Commonly known as Karupatti in many regions of south India, palm jaggery is a perfect substitute for refined sugar. It has all the richness of a natural sweetener and none of the shortcomings of its processed alternatives. Here are the top five health benefits.

Full of Nutrients:-

A rich source of iron and several other nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, palm jaggery is not your usual cup of sucrose. It’s a perfect sweetener devoid of any artificial substances and full of natural nutrients.

Improves Digestion:-

It has been observed that regular consumption of Palm Jaggery positively impacts digestive health. By activating digestive enzymes, the sweetener helps with regular bowel movement and cleanses the system.

Treat Cold and Cough:-

Among many other ailments that palm jaggery helps relieve, cold and cough is the most common one. Added to a warm cup of tea or water, it helps clear the respiratory tract and relieve several symptoms.

 Energy Booster:-

Full of composite carbohydrates (as opposed to that in white sugar), palm jaggery is easier to digest. After eating palm jaggery, you can stay energetic for hours.

Helps Reduce Weight:-

Potassium is the nutrient responsible for the weight loss properties of palm jaggery. It helps reduce bloating and water retention, which in turn helps regulate weight.

Palm jaggery contains both potassium and sodium which play a important role in maintaining the acid levels in our body thereby, maintaining pressure of the blood flow.

It also reduces water retention in your body. Water retention is due to accumulation of fluid in the extracellular spaces which ends up in swelling of legs, hands and face.

The only difference is that jaggery takes time to get absorbed in your body.People who don’t have diabetes can add jaggery instead of sugar to prevent diabetes!Ayurvedha has listed ad jaggery as an offender for a diabetic’s diet.