Apart from the refined sugar which is manufactured using the chemicals and available in crystalline white form, locally made sugar from jaggery, etc., is also available in the market.
Most of us are aware of the latest scientific proven theory that white refined sugar is harmful to health! On the other hand, unrefined sugar has some excellent health benefits: Let us enumerate!
Blood Purification: As per both the solid and liquid diet we have, a lot of harmful elements gets into our blood. However, using local sugar will be beneficial as it has the property to remove the impurities in sugar.
Constipation: Generally, people who consume a lot of sweet items are very likely to have constipation-related problems. Especially the sweet dishes made using the white crystalline refined sugar are the main cause for constipation. On the other hand, using the local sugar or ‘naattu sarkkarai’ will help strengthen the livers and prevent complaints such as constipation.
Resistance to disease: Our body has the natural internal system to prevent infection from the external bacteria and germs. At the same time, usage of the local sugar can help strengthen this internal protection system.
Cancer: The local sugar has an excellent property to counter the toxic chemical present in the food items consumed. The researchers have experimented and opined that using unrefined sugar will help prevent cancer.