Sugar to jaggery :A good substitute

1. Jaggery activates the various digestive enzymes speeding up digestion.

2. Jaggery is used to treat problems such as dry cough, cold and asthma.

3. Jaggery helps in relaxing muscles, nerves and blood vessels, thus enhancing their functions.

4. Jaggery helps to relieve headaches.

5. Jaggery is a rich source of iron and is therefore very good for anaemic people, as it increases the haemoglobin level in the blood.

6. A mixture of jaggery and dry ginger powder taken with warm water can stop hiccups.

7. Jaggery helps in maintaining blood pressure.

8.Jaggery has potassium, which helps in reducing bloating and water retention. High potassium content in jaggery is often associated with its weight loss benefits.

9.Jaggery is loaded with many essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, that play a key role in many metabolic processes.