Jaggery or ‘gur’ as it is popularly called in India is the non-refined form of sugar, which was used since early ages for sweetening various dishes.

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2.  Jaggery or ‘gur’ as it is popularly called in India is the non-refined form of
sugar, which was used since early ages for sweetening various dishes and for
treating different health ailments.
 You would be surprised to know that jaggery is highly effective for treating iron
deficiency.
 Deficiency of iron can lead to anemia, which can further lead to several other
health problems.
 Regular consumption of jaggery helps you cover up the deficiency of iron very
fast.

3. Features of Jaggery
 Thousands of years back when the refined sugar was yet to be invented, jaggery
was the only sweetening agent known.
 Even today, it is regularly used in many Indian households and is deliciously
sweet, inexpensive and very good for health if eaten daily in small amount.
 Since it is the purest sugar form, which comes without any addition of synthetic
chemicals it is good for health.

4.  It is rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals and is known to purify the blood
and regulate the functioning of the liver.
 Jaggery has been recommended as the best solution for covering up the IDA or
Iron Deficiency Anemia. Iron deficiency can cause several health symptoms
including fatigue, difficulty in breathing, deficient IQ and edema.

5. How Does Jaggery Works?
 Jaggery gets its dark color due to high content of iron. Jaggery is known to
release good endorphins that offer relief in anxiety, depression and pre-menstrual
syndrome.
 All these symptoms are related to anemia indirectly. Similarly, jaggery relieves
water retention and bloating problem.

6.  It also contains selenium and zinc that work on the enzyme systems of the body
and scavenge the free radicals.
 Jaggery speeds up digestion and its high potassium content helps to keep the
high blood pressure under check.
 Thus, apart from preventing iron deficiency, jaggery is a good healthy food that
offers relief from several other health problems.

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