Jaggery

Energy Food: We know that carbohydrates, consumed with our food, give us energy on oxidation.
The simpler the carbohydrate, the sooner the energy released. The second benefit of jaggery is that it is
a more complex form of carbohydrate than plain sugar. So, it is digested and absorbed gradually
and releases energy gradually. This provides with warmth and energy for a longer period, without
harming the internal organs.

Cleansing Agent: You may think that what the hell this jaggery has to do with any sort of
cleansing. But let us tell you that it is well proven benefit of jaggery. Jaggery effectively cleans
the respiratory tracts, lungs, food pipe, stomach and intestines. It pulls out dust and unwanted
particles from the body. It also helps in giving relief from constipation, perhaps due to presence
of fiber in it.

Digestive Agent: This may sound strange but it is true and it has sufficient scientific
explanation behind this. In India, it is recommended to take a few grams of jaggery
after a heavy meal of after eating meat. This facilitates digesting. What happens is
that jaggery activates the digestive enzymes and itself changes to acetic acid in
the stomach. This speeds up digestion.