By Sarika Rana
November 9, 2017
Source: Food NDTV
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Jaggery (gur) is widely known for its innumerable health benefits and we cannot help but agree.
Do you remember those winter days in your childhood when the elders of the house took a bite of gur or jaggeryto curb their sugar cravings?
Well, you must know that it wasn't only for satiating their sweet tooth, but it also to keep their digestive system strong. Jaggery is widely known for its innumerable health benefits and we cannot help but agree. Pollution is on the rise and becoming worse with time, and at this rate all those prone to breathing disorders like asthma, bronchitis, allergy, chronic wheezing and other respiratory diseases are only going to have it tougher. While some people may have breathing difficulties due to pollution, some might get allergic to pollen, hay or fiber in the air.
The air that you breathe through the nasal passage is a pathway for allergens and viruses to enter your lungs causing these breathing disorders. Many of these respiratory diseases are recurring and become chronic with time. They cannot be cured completely, but can be controlled and managed with certain measures. Jaggery is believed to be one of them. We give you a low-down of the importance of jaggery for curing respiratory disorders. Jaggery is prepared from sugarcane juice, which is heated to produce thick crystals. It is considered a healthier option compared to refined sugar because a generous amount of phytochemicals and minerals remain intact in jaggery. Super sweet in taste, jaggery may not be as appealing as other forms of sugar, but it is considered one of the healthiest alternatives to sugar. It is known to be an excellent healer for people with respiratory issues including asthma, wheezing, allergy and bronchitis among others.
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