The festival of Makar Sankranti is very important for the people of India, because from this day winter starts ending and the days start getting longer. The first crop is harvested on Makar Sankranti. That is why this festival has a different significance. Healthy foods are eaten on this day, which are beneficial for our health. Today we are going to tell you about some such super foods, which will take care of your health.
Pongal
Just as Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the northern states, similarly Pongal is celebrated in the southern states. This dish of Pongal is not only mango but is very famous in South and is also tasty to eat. It is made from rice and moong dal, which is rich in calcium, protein, fiber and vitamins.
Groundnut
Peanuts are eaten the most in winter, which can be beneficial for health. It contains fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamins and antioxidant properties, which are beneficial for our health.
Mole
You must have seen that during Makar Sankranti, sesame is used in everything available in the market, like sesame laddus and sesame chikki. Sesame contains abundant amounts of vitamins, proteins and iron which are beneficial for our body.
Jaggery
Jaggery is used to make many things on Makar Sankranti. Jaggery is beneficial for our health. It is beneficial in constipation, gas, headache, period pain and weight loss. Try to choose jaggery wherever it can be used instead of sugar.
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