Jaggery is a superfood that has also been given a special place in Ayurveda. Jaggery (Gur) is a natural, traditional sweetener made by concentrating sugarcane juice and is known all over the world by different local names. We all Love our little dose of sweetness, but this craving is always accompanied by the fear of ill – health. Jaggery is an excellent and naturally healthy sweetener. Since it is rich in many vital vitamins and minerals, jiggery boosts immunity, keeps the body warm and boosts intestinal health. Jaggery can also be mix into the dish being prepared. It is commonly used in sweetening Ayurvedic medicines, making Chyawanprash, sweets, Amla, Murabba, sesame seeds, and peanut products, chocolate, etc. Drinking milk laced with jaggery is great for the skin and hair and also good for the bones. It is also a great way to distress at the end of the day so that you get a sound sleep at night and awaken refreshed in the morning. All said and done jaggery and milk have many benefits as mentioned above and jaggery by itself is very popular in the Asian countries of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.