Is it difficult to breathe poisonous air? This thing can protect your lungs

If you live in Delhi or its surrounding areas, then these days you too might be feeling sore throat and burning sensation in the eyes as soon as you wake up in the morning. There is a thick blanket of poisonous smoke and dust in the air, which has made even breathing a challenge. Dangerous levels of AQI have become the biggest threat to children and the elderly, and according to doctors, staying in this air for a long time is a direct invitation to serious lung diseases.

But do you know that a very sweet and easy solution to fight this poisonous pollution is available in your kitchen itself? yes, we are talking Jaggery of. It is not just a desi sweet, but the best friend of your lungs in these difficult times.

Why is jaggery the enemy of pollution and friend of the lungs?

When we breathe, small poisonous particles present in the air get stuck in our lungs. This is where the jaggery starts its work.

• Works as a natural cleaner: Jaggery goes inside the body and acts as a natural cleaning agent. It purifies the blood, removes dirt from the liver and most importantly, it helps in removing the harmful particles accumulated in the lungs.
• Makes immunity stronger: The minerals and antioxidants present in jaggery increase the body’s immunity to fight diseases, thereby reducing the risk of infections and cough and cold caused by pollution.
• Gives warmth to the body: It is also advisable to eat jaggery in winter because it keeps the body warm from inside and improves blood circulation, which keeps the body strong.

It is also important to know the correct way of eating jaggery.

The benefits of jaggery are available only when it is consumed in the right way and in the right quantity.

• For digestion: Eating a small piece of jaggery after eating helps in digesting the food easily and there is no problem of gas or acidity.
• In case of cold and cough: Drinking jaggery tea or eating it with a small piece of ginger provides instant relief from cold and cough.
• Relieve constipation: Constipation can be cured by eating a little jaggery daily as it also acts as a mild laxative.
• Complete blood deficiency: Jaggery is a very good source of iron. It increases hemoglobin in the body, which is especially beneficial for women.

In this pollution-filled season, where it is important to wear a mask and go out of the house less, by including a little jaggery in your diet, you can prepare your body from within for this fight. So this winter, say ‘no’ to sugar and embrace jaggery!