Like sugar, jaggery or gur too is a byproduct of sugarcane and is obtained after evaporating its water content. Jaggery is obtained in an unrefined form, retaining its nutritional and medicinal values. In winters, gur is enjoyed with a glass of warm milk or tea and is often used as a substitute for sugar. Here are some notable benefits of eating gur in winters.
Of the many health benefits that gur has, it strengthens the immune system, which helps the body recover quickly from infections and diseases. This property of gur becomes extremely important during winters when people are more prone to catching cough and cold.
Gur is commonly called the 'superfood of winters'. It's health benefits stem from the nutrient-rich composition. It contains many healthy nutrients, minerals and essential vitamins which are vital for maintaining healthy bones, proper muscle contractions, good heart health and preventing anemia.
Since gur purifies the blood and raises its haemoglobin levels, it improves the quality of skin in winters. Jaggery is effective in acne treatment or pimples and in improving the health of the skin.
If you experience joint pain in winters, taking jaggery powder will make you feel better. Health experts believe that combining ginger and jaggery can significantly reduce inflammation. Regularly consuming milk with jaggery powder improves bone strength and helps in preventing arthritis and other bone and joint disorders, which are more common in winters.
