There are many people who never heard about blackstrap molasses before. This product has many health benefits. It is byproduct of the process of refining of sugarcane into sugar and it varies by the age of plant, method of extraction and amount of sugar. India is a home of the blackstrap molasses. In few Indian languages, the blackstrap molasses have different names, such as Sheera (in Hindi), Vellappaaku (in Tamil) and Karimbin paavu (in Malayalam). You can add blackstrap molasses in many different ways in your food or you can use it as sweetener. Also you can use it as a substitute for the sugar in the tea and even in hot cereals. Also blackstrap molasses goes well with pancakes and waffles. You can use blackstrap molasses as a glaze and even you can add it to your deserts.
Blackstrap molasses health benefits
Offers cardiovascular protection: Blackstrap molasses have many vitamins and minerals which are required for healthy heart and they reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks and strokes. These heart – protecting nutrients in the blackstrap molasses are manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium and Vitamin B6. When they are together, then they have ability to prevent inflammation on the cardiovascular system, lower blood pressure, treat blood clots and fight oxidative stress.
Can promote bone health: When you are using the blackstrap molasses, then you can gain a few nutrients (such as magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron and calcium) which are required to keep bones healthy and strong. When you are maintaining the daily amount of these minerals, then this will lower the risk of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. There was one study in which was said that the blackstrap molasses is a good source of copper which can be also beneficial for bones.
Blackstrap molasses uses and nutrition
Can ease menstrual pain: The blackstrap molasses has some nutrients which can help to reduce muscle cramps. These nutrients are Vitamin B6, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium and magnesium. The uterus is also muscle so when you consume blackstrap molasses, then they can help to reduce menstrual cramps. The blackstrap molasses is rich in iron which can help women replenish their iron levels which otherwise go down due to blood loss.
Can be good for pregnant women: In two spoons of blackstrap molasses there are about 13.2% of the RDA for iron which is required by our bodies to carry oxygen to the blood cells. This can be very important for the pregnant women. When women have low iron levels during their pregnancy, then they have a risk of preterm delivery or the baby can be underweight during delivery. There are some studies in which are said that the daily intake of iron can reduce the risk of low birth weight. Also there are many other studies in which are said that iron is very important for the pregnant women because this nutrient is supplied to the growing fetus and placenta. Also it can be beneficial in increasing the maternal red cell mass. Also calcium is very important nutrient which is necessary for the pregnant women and blackstrap molasses can help in this because it is rich in calcium.
It is beneficial for the skin: It has lactic acid which can play an important role in the acne treatment. When you consume blackstrap molasses, then you can accelerate the healing time of wounds and this ultimately will help your skin to become clear and fresh. There are some studies in which are said that the deficiency of iron can cause the skin to become pale and damages its health. This can be countered when you are including blackstrap molasses in your diet. Also the blackstrap molasses is acting as a wonderful skin softener.
Can aid in the treatment and prevention of cancer: It is found that blackstrap molasses can aid in the treatment of diseases like cancer. It has minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron and other B complex Vitamins and if you have deficiency of these vitamins, then it can lead to increased risk of cancer. Also blackstrap molasses have antioxidants which can be beneficial in the treatment of cancer.
