Enhance Your Health: Choosing the Right Jaggery

A natural sweetener, jaggery boasts potential health benefits and regional varieties, thanks to its sugarcane or date palm origins

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Widespread in many regions sugarcane jaggery is available in solid blocks and granules, it comes in a variety of colors and is packed with minerals

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According to nutritionist Rashi Chahal, it's natural content of iron, potassium, and calcium contribute to stronger bones and balanced electrolytes

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Palm jaggery, a popular sweetener in West Bengal, contains some iron and calcium. These minerals potentially help prevent anemia

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Boasts natural sugars for sweetness, along with potassium and magnesium as highlighted by nutritionist Rashi Chahal

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Popular in coastal areas, coconut palm jaggery is a natural source of vitamin B, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, aiding in electrolyte balance

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Palmyra jaggery is a natural source of B vitamins, magnesium, and iron. Its low glycemic index makes it a potentially beneficial choice for blood sugar management

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