PANJIRI HEALTH BENEFITS
Panjiri is a sweet, wholesome, energy-packed wintery goodness, which is made with wheat, ghee, jaggery, and is laced with dried fruits and goand. Panjiri is enjoyed in Punjabi households during winters for several health benefits and seasonal benefits. Panjiri is loaded with nutrients and good fat. We all are aware of the health benefits of the ingredients of this dish, however, the goand is the ingredient, benefits of which are underestimated amongst all the other ingredients. Goand lubricates the joints, reduces body pain, enhances lactation in lactating mothers, works as a laxative to cure throat problems, fights ulcers, which are a by-product of inflammation, and much more. Goand also has anti-aging properties and promotes good gut health, making it an all-rounder. Ghee, which is one of the major components of panjiri, is rich in antioxidants, and Omega 3 fatty acids. Ghee promotes good cardiovascular health and marvellous gut health. Wheat is a rich source of fibre and the nuts are jam-packed with goodness. All in all, panjiri is a wise food choice, to keep us healthy and warm during the winters while also enabling us to fight common diseases of the season, however, we must be aware of the fact, that excess of anything can have adverse effects.