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Winter Superfood: As soon as winter arrives, it is advisable to include such things in the diet, which provide warmth to the body and also increase immunity and strength. Because often our immunity starts getting weak during the cold season, due to which cold, fatigue, lethargy and stomach related problems also increase. In such a situation, as the weather changes, it is necessary for us to change our diet also. To avoid all these problems, include such things in your diet which give strength, increase immunity and are helpful in boosting energy.
Now, if you want to stay away from all these problems in winter, then jaggery and gram are the best for this. Yes, this is a pair which is called ‘superfood’. Both these things are being eaten for centuries. The combination of jaggery and gram is being liked from rural areas to urban areas too. Let us know what are the benefits of eating it.
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Winter’s ‘superfood’ jaggery and gram
Jaggery and gram are no less than a superfood for winter. Both of these are rich in nutrients, which provide many benefits to the body. Talking about their nutrition, according to Healthline, gram is an excellent source of protein. Apart from this, many minerals like Vitamin B group, Magnesium, Phosphorus are found in it. At the same time, jaggery is also full of nutrients. Iron, calcium, potassium and antioxidants are found in it and there is a natural sweetness.
How beneficial is eating jaggery and gram together?
Ayurveda expert Kiran Gupta tells that, Eating jaggery and gram together is very beneficial. Both of these are rich in nutrition. In such a situation, when these are eaten together, the body gets all the essential nutrients. Their nature is also hot, due to which it is helpful in keeping the body warm. Eating jaggery and gram daily in winter provides instant energy, which removes fatigue and lethargy in winter. Due to the presence of protein, it is also helpful in strengthening the muscles and gives strength to the body.
Who should not consume jaggery and gram?
Dietician Priya Paliwal says that, in some situations, consumption of jaggery and gram can be harmful. Like diabetic patients should avoid it. Because jaggery contains natural sugar, which can increase the blood sugar level. At the same time, people who have digestive problems should also eat jaggery and gram thoughtfully. Apart from this, do not consume jaggery and gram during pregnancy without doctor’s advice.
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