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Facts of Natural Jaggery (Desi Gud)

Natural Jaggery has 5 times more minerals than brown sugar.

Natural Jaggery has 50 times more minerals than refined sugar.

Jaggery contains Proteins, Minerals and Vitamins, which are essential constituents for a human body. It is also a potent source of Iron and has a higher Iron and Copper contents than white sugar.

It is also a superior product among all natural sweeteners with regards to the Vitamin contents. It is an energy food that is said to "purify" blood, regulate the liver function and keep the body healthy.

Ayurveda has suggested Medicinal use of Jaggery to purify the blood, and as protective agent for lungs from polluted air, also regulates liver function and keeps the body healthy and strong from within. It is advised for all age groups.

Ancient Medical scriptures dating back to 2500 years, states how Jaggery purifies the blood, prevents rheumatic afflictions and disorders of bile and possesses nutritive properties of high order. (Sushruta Sanhita, Chapter 45, sloka 144,145 and 147)

The preventive  action  of Jaggery  on  smoke-induced lung  lesions  suggest the potential of Jaggery    as protective agent for workers in dusty and smoky environments. - paper presented by scientists of Industrial Toxicology Research Centre at a Workshop held in Lyon, France. [Environ Health Perspect, 102 (Suppl 6): 211-214 (1994)] - In an experiment, Jaggery - treated rats showed enhanced  translocation of coal particles from lungs to tracheobronchial  lymph nodes. It is no wonder that Jaggery   is regularly consumed by thousands of industrial workers / traffic policemen who are exposed to higher levels of pollution. It helps them breathe easier and counter pollution naturally.

KHAKHARA (Whole Wheat Crisps)  Indian traditional health foods like KHAKHARA are the most  popular among the health conscious as it is high in fiber, low in fat and calories and cholesterol free.Ayurved and Nutrition consultants   have   suggested  Khakhara  (Diet Food) as a daily Health Nutrition value, Supplements  Food and Medicinal use of Khakhara. It is  good for patients  and   keeps  the body healthy and strong of all ages.

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