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Jowar flour has impressive health benefits. It very easy to make masala jowar roti and helps lot in weight loss.
1. It is Good for diabetes:
The jowar grain helps in better control of blood glucose levels, which is why the flour is often recommended for diabetics. The presence of high dietary fibre in jowar also helps in fighting diabetes.
2. Helps manage cholesterol levels:
Policosanols in the jowar grain cause cholesterol synthesis. This helps in reducing plasma and liver cholesterol. It can be used as a dietary supplement to manage cholesterol levels in humans.
3. Helps in weight loss:
Jowar flour contains a high amount of fibre (about 25% of the recommended daily intake). This increases the feeling of fullness in the stomach, which means we eat less and start losing weight.
4. Helps in the prevention of certain cancers:
Jowar contains antioxidants (the presence of phytochemicals contributes to this) that help in reducing oxidative stress and the presence of free radicals. This helps in the prevention of cancers like breast, ovary and rectum.
Apart from being good to prevent diseases like cancer and diabetes, sorghum can also increase immunity, especially in HIV positive patients.
5. Rich in micronutrients:
Jowar flour is an excellent source of micronutrients. This is one of the highlights of jowar flour’s nutritional value per 100g. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to multiple health problems. Jowar flour provides for a large amount of the recommended daily value of minerals, vitamins and nutrients. It is especially rich in phosphorus, iron, copper, selenium, zinc, B vitamins and more.
6. Supports wound-healing:
The presence of Vitamin C & Vitamin K gives jowar flour wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Supports brain health:
The B vitamins are responsible for neurological functioning and energy production. Jowar flour is rich in Vitamin B6, Niacin, Thiamin etc.
How to Add Jowar Flour to Your Diet?
Its good to add this miracle jowar to your diet. Here are some suggestions:
- Jowar rotis, bhakris, parathas or any other flatbread.
- Jowar laddu
- Jowar dosa.
- Jowar biscuits.
- Jowar appam.
- Jowar and chocolate cookies.
- Jowar banana cake.
- Jowar vadas.
- Jowar bread.
- Jowar tacos.
Masala Jowar Roti recipe Vidoeo:
