Are you troubled by fatigue and weak immunity? Know why gum laddus are most important for you in winter

News India Live, Digital Desk: To protect ourselves from the December-January winds that chill our bones, we wear sweaters and jackets, but it is important to keep the body strong from within. ‘Gum’ or what we call edible gum has been a part of our traditional diet for centuries. Let us talk about those benefits due to which including it in the winter diet is no less than a boon. Home remedy for bone and joint pain. In winter, the complaint of joint pain starts increasing in the elderly as well as in the youth. The biting cold increases stiffness and pain in the nerves. Gum laddus are rich in calcium and protein. Eating it mixed with ghee, jaggery and dry fruits strengthens the bones and provides great relief from joint pain. It works like a natural lubricant. Increases the body’s immunity and protects from infections. Cold weather also brings with it cold, cough and fever. The nature of gum is hot. When we eat it in the form of laddu, it increases our body’s ability to fight diseases i.e. ‘immunity’. For those who fall ill with every change of season, gum laddus act like a natural guard. Energy Booster: If you start the morning with a gum laddu and hot milk, then you will not feel very tired throughout the day. The healthy fats and fiber present in it also keep your stomach healthy and provide the necessary energy to the body which helps in driving away laziness in winters. For children, it is like a ‘desi energy bar’ which helps in their memory and physical development. Panacea for mothers. Even today in our society, there is a tradition of feeding gum laddus to women after delivery. There is a big scientific reason behind this. It also helps in repairing damage to the body, provides energy and increases breast milk production in mothers. It is considered to be the most nutritious food for the health of both mother and child. Some precautions are also important. Even though gum laddus are a treasure of health, but since they are hot in nature, they should not be eaten excessively. Just one laddu daily is enough for health. Also, diabetic patients should reduce sweets or take doctor’s advice.