After the summer, most people feel chill in their bodies. To warm their body, they consume jaggery. Due to the temperature rise, the taste buds gets active and make you feel different kind of tastes in your taste buds. Hence it is generally recommended to consume jaggery in winter only as it is known to produce heat in the body.

How it is made?

Jaggery or Gur is a form of unrefined sugar made from the sap that is found in sugarcane stalks. It is a highly versatile sweetener and can be enjoyed in many ways and consumed by people of all ages. Before the advent of modern machinery, jaggery was used to make numerous things, from toothpaste to soap. Jaggery is made purely from natural ingredients which makes it an ideal sweetener for household use.

Jaggery is a natural form of sugar that is pure. It melts at a low temperature which makes it easy to consume with milk, in the form of lassi or milk-kheer, and also warm water, honey, or any other liquid. It is a good source of multiple nutrients like iron, copper, zinc, and chromium. It is rich in magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous; which helps avoid osteoporosis, arthritis, and rheumatism.

 If you have been eating jaggery in summers only then think again and follow the tradition of consuming jaggery in winters too. The reason why we should consume jaggery only.

1. It Helps To Digest Food: Jaggery is the most important item in the winter season. It is known to produce heat in the body. It helps you to digest your food well and also acts as a medicine for colds. Many other people use it as medicine & some like to eat it just by crushing it.
2. Warms Body In Winter: Jaggery has been around for centuries. Its history can be traced back to the time when sweeteners were not easily available and jaggery was the only option available to people during winters. Jaggery is made from cane juice that melts at a temperature of 120° Celsius. It is digested easily and does not have any side effects on the body. Drinking jaggery water daily helps you keep your body warm in the winter months.
3. Prevents Problems Related To Throat And Lungs: In India, people especially in the rural parts of the country depend on jaggery (gur) for their sugar needs. However, it is also known that consuming jaggery in winter can be most beneficial to our health. According to Ayurveda, consuming jaggery in winters aids in better digestion and prevents problems related to throat, lungs, and nose congestion.
4. Rich Source Of Iron, Calcium, Zinc, And Magnesium: Apart from being delicious, jaggery is quite helpful for people dealing with the problem of anemia. It can be consumed by those with chronic cough, colds, fever, and bronchitis without any worry. As it is considered a great remedy for easy digestion, it is recommended to consume it after meals. Some people believe that jaggery helps in maintaining weight and is recommended for pregnant women during their pregnancy period.