- Jaggery is also known as ‘Gur’ in Hindi, as 'Bellam' in Telugu, 'Vellam' in Tamil, 'Sharkara' in Malayalam, 'Bella' in Kannada, and 'Gul' in Marathi.
- Jaggery is a natural sweetener and a powerhouse of Vitamin B12, B6, folate, calcium and iron.
- Consuming jaggery boosts immunity, improves digestion and prevents constipation.
- Jaggery is also a good home remedy for cough and cold.
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Importance of Nutrition
Improved nutritional status is key to sustainable development, affecting how other investments in education, and health impact the country’s progress.
Safe foods and healthy diets are critical for good health outcomes and for addressing challenges of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity, and the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
A healthy diet plays an essential role in the upliftment of a person’s physical and mental well-being. Wholesome and nutritious eating habits enhance the quality of life, whereas a poor diet might increase the risk of illness and morbidity.
India is making significant progress in this direction, but there is a need to continually improve the coverage, continuity, intensity, and quality of nutrition for better nutrition outcomes which contribute significantly to the overall development of the country.
Day to day suggested intake
For kids and adults
Nutritional Information
You can read nutritional information on various foods from the list given below, or simply select from the drop-down to learn interesting facts and information on these food crops and livestock products
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BAJRA
*Nutritional values of BAJRA per gms.
BARLEY
*Nutritional values of BARLEY per gms.
JOWAR
*Nutritional values of JOWAR per gms.
MAIZE,dry
*Nutritional values of MAIZE,dry per gms.
RAGI
*Nutritional values of RAGI per gms.
RICE, raw, milled
*Nutritional values of RICE, raw, milled per gms.
WHEAT, whole
*Nutritional values of WHEAT, whole per gms.
Black gram, whole (Phaseolus mungo)
*Nutritional values of Black gram, whole (Phaseolus mungo) per gms.
Cowpea, white (Vigna catjang)
*Nutritional values of Cowpea, white (Vigna catjang) per gms.
GREEN GRAM, whole
*Nutritional values of GREEN GRAM, whole per gms.
Bottle gourd (Lauki)
- Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on water and is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium.
- It is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilizes the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure.
- Great for digestion, bitter gourd lowers the risk of constipation and helps in maintaining a healthy weight.
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