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India’s winters come with a set of foods, and nolen gud is one such food that is a comfort food, but at the same time, it is a traditional food. It is extracted from the date palm tree, and the best thing is that it is obtained for a very short period when the winters…
Winter changes how people eat without anyone announcing it. Meals get heavier, drinks get warmer, and the body starts asking for ingredients that feel steady and grounding instead of light and cold. In many homes, especially when mornings feel slow and evenings stretch longer, turmeric sits ready on the counter, jaggery waits in uneven brown…
As air pollution continues to intensify across India, respiratory health has emerged as a pressing national concern. The thick winter smog that blankets Delhi, Lucknow, and other major cities each year leaves air quality indices oscillating between “very poor” and “severe.” Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides infiltrate deep into the lungs, triggering cough,…
The global shift towards mindful eating has encouraged people to reconsider what sweetens their food. While refined sugar continues to dominate the modern diet, its health implications are increasingly under scrutiny. In contrast, jaggery, a traditional unrefined sweetener made from sugarcane or palm sap, is gaining renewed attention from nutrition researchers. Studies in the Journal…
When it comes to natural sweeteners, Desi Khand, jaggery, and brown sugar are often considered healthier alternatives to refined white sugar. These traditional and semi-natural sweeteners undergo less processing, allowing them to retain trace minerals and nutrients that refined sugar lacks. However, their nutritional differences and health benefits vary widely. While jaggery is rich in…
Jaggery, or gur, is a beloved ingredient in Indian kitchens, adding natural sweetness to chai, desserts, and traditional recipes. Beyond its taste, it’s celebrated for its health benefits, including aiding digestion and providing essential minerals. However, in recent years, the market has seen a surge in fake jaggery, often mixed with harmful substances like chalk…
