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How jaggery aids in preventing damage from pollution
Updated On: 17 November, 2023 08:10 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
For centuries, jaggery—a natural sweetener made from concentrated sugarcane juice—has been an essential component of traditional medicine
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In the contemporary world, where pollution has ingrained itself as an unwanted part of our everyday existence, our bodies are constantly fighting the damaging effects of environmental pollutants. While masks and air purifiers are common protective measures, one often-ignored but effective line of defense is what we choose to eat.
Shuchi Jain, Founder of Zimero said, "When holiday seasons kick off, they frequently bring with them a unique set of environmental difficulties. Hazardous air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and heavy metals, are released into the atmosphere when firecrackers are set off during celebrations. These pollutants can seriously harm people`s health, particularly those who have respiratory disorders and vulnerable groups like the elderly and children.
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