Makar Sankranti 2023: Eat Sesame Seeds & Jaggery For Good Health This Winter Solstice

The ancestral traditions of eating til-gul during the tail end of the winter season holds more wisdom than we give credit for. Here’s why it is important to enjoy these special ingredients.

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ENCOURAGES DIGESTION

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CALCIUM & VITAMIN RICH

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BALANCE OF OMEGA FATTY ACIDS

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