Of all the ingredients used in Indian cuisine, til and gur or sesame seeds and jaggery bring supreme power to Indian food substances and are famous for their medicinal and social values. The practice has been linked to Winter dishes as taking them together offers body heat or energy during this period.
Sesame seeds contain fiber, great fats, calcium, magnesium and antioxidants and on the other side, jaggery is full of iron, minerals and vital vitamins. In conjuction, they create a perfecting edible food product which can enhance general wellbeing. The use of jaggery which is rich in iron helps in eradicating anemia and that sesame seeds because of high calcium content helps in getting strong bones.
All these mixtures help in digestion, it was also seen that taking a combination of different kinds of them proved to be beneficial for digestion. Sesame seeds contain dietary fiber which is good for our tummies and jaggery stimulates digestive enzymes, it is good for detoxifying the body also. Eating them can help stave off constipation and make bowel movements more regular, which would be good for digestion.
Sesame seeds are energy giving and sweetener jaggery also gives energy. Committed to the energy giving point, Jaggery contains natural sugars that provide immediate energy, and sesame seeds that provides slow and consistent energy. This combination also boosts immunity levels, for jaggery contains antioxidants and minerals which combat free radicals and sesame seeds contain zinc which forms a shield to the body.
Sesame seeds contain antioxidant which helps in improving skin health, reduces the appearance of acne and gives the skin a beautiful glow the jaggery helps in detoxification of the body. In addition, sesamin also stimulates hair growth and reinforces hair strength owing to the health benefits of the fats found in sesame seeds.
Chew sesame seeds and jaggary, it is not only the tradition of sweet but it has some usefulness for health. It can help boost digestion, immune system, skin and hair, and even give extended source of energy. No wonder these two forms of lentils have been in Indian meal plans for generations and at least in my home all through that period.
