{"id":32126,"date":"2023-12-06T11:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/jaggery-is-good-for-heart-digestive-system-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:06","slug":"jaggery-is-good-for-heart-digestive-system-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/jaggery-is-good-for-heart-digestive-system-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Jaggery is good for heart, digestive system\u2019 | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nISLAMABAD:
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Jaggery, commonly known as ‘gur\u2019 is good for the heart, digestive system, metabolism, blood, lungs, and improves the immune system, said health expert Dr Waseem Khan Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

He reiterated its health benefits along with its delicious and sweet taste. He said jaggery is a wonderful ingredient that not only pleases your taste buds but also gives you overall protection and prevents the occurrence of various health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr Waseem emphasised the health benefits of jaggery, suggesting it as a wholesome alternative for parents to offer children instead of calorie-dense ice creams and desserts after meals, aiding in digestion. Moreover, he highlighted its potential to alleviate joint aches and pains.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also shared that demand for jaggery rises with the advent of the winter season such that markets get flooded with the increase in demand. Jaggery (gur) is a traditional sweetener made by the concentration of sugarcane juice and is available in the form of solid blocks and semi-liquid forms for consumption.<\/p>\n

Published in The Express Tribune, December 6th<\/sup>, 2023.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n