Not only is gur better than white sugar–which only adds empty calories to your body–it also has a number of health benefits, including its ability to cleanse the body, aid in digestion and provide good amounts of minerals. Here are some health benefits that will make you want to adopt jaggery as your go-to sweetener for everyday purposes:

It prevents constipation by aiding digestion. It activates the digestive enzymes in our body, thus helps in proper digestion of food.