Ayurveda emphasizes on choosing food according to the season, body nature and age to stay healthy. In summer, one should eat things that cool the body. At the same time, in winter, those things should be included in the diet, which can provide heat to the body from the inside. Eating sesame and jaggery in winter can improve your health. Both of these have warming properties and according to Ayurveda, they can benefit health in many ways in winter. Both these things are used in Gajak and Laddus made during winter time. Both these things are not only tasty but also healthy. We talked to an Ayurvedic doctor about why sesame and jaggery should be eaten in winter. This information is being given by Dr. NitikaKohli. Dr. Neetika is a certified dietitian and nutritionist.

Health Benefits of Eating Sesame Seeds and Jaggery during winters

  • The nature of both sesame and jaggery is hot. It provides warmth to the body from within.
  • According to experts, there are many benefits of eating these two things together in winter.
  • Especially, consumption of sesame and jaggery around MakarSankranti is also good for health.
  • At this time, cold winds blow but at the same time, the sun's rays also start increasing a bit. Due to this, Vatadosha starts increasing in the body and the skin becomes dry.
  • To overcome this, eating sesame and jaggery is beneficial.
  • Due to the thermogenic properties found in sesame and jaggery, they help in keeping the body warm.
  • Sesame seeds improve hair growth and skin health.

  • Protein, calcium, iron and magnesium are found in abundance in them.
  • On the other hand, the digestive enzymes present in jaggery make it easier to absorb the nutrients present in sesame seeds as sesame seeds alone are difficult to digest.
  • Sesame seeds contain magnesium and anti-oxidants. With these, BP remains under control and the heart also remains healthy.
  • Due to the calcium and magnesium present in sesame seeds, they are very good for bones and by eating sesame and jaggery in winter, joint pain can be avoided.
  • Both of these also boost immunity.
  • Jaggery also removes anaemia. Women who have anaemia must consume it.

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