Thursday, July 04, 2019

Weight loss and other benefits of having sattu

Well, how many of you actually know about the health benefits of sattu and the right way to consume it? Read on to know more.

Sattu is no stranger to locals of UP, MP, Punjab and Bihar. Made from chana dal, sattu is a rich source of protein and is often referred to as poor man’s protein.


What is sattu
Sattu is made by dry roasting the Bengal gram in the sand and then pounding this roasted gram to a powder. Some people mix chickpea and Bengal gram to make sattu, which also gives a twist to the flavour.


Sattu has amazing health benefits when consumed on an empty stomach. It reduces problems associated with your stomach and flushes out the toxins from the body. Sattu has cooling properties and is great in providing relief from the scorching heat. It is rich in several nutrients including fibre, iron, magnesium and sodium. 

Not just this, there are many other health benefits of sattu, some of them include:
1. Improves bowel movement
Consuming sattu on an empty stomach improves the digestive tract. It has salt, iron and fibre, which reduces the problem associated with stomach and improves the bowel movement.


2. Flushes out toxins
Sattu has detoxifying properties. Consuming it every day keeps you healthy and protects you from several health ailments.


3. Increases appetite
Consuming sattu sharbat on an empty stomach increases appetite. This happens due to the presence of potassium and magnesium in it.


4.Helps in weight loss
Sattu reduces bloating, increases metabolism and helps your body burn calories effectively.


5. Increases energy
When consumed on an empty stomach, sattu stimulates the growth of the red blood cells in the body. When your body has more red blood cells, your body gets more oxygen, which provides you with more energy throughout the day.


6. Acts as a coolant
Sattu keeps your body hydrated and helps you beat the summer heat. A chilled glass of sattu sharbat keeps you fresh and hydrated throughout the day. It cools the stomach and prevents indigestion.


7. Good for people with diabetes and high BP
Sattu is a natural blood pressure regulator. It is low in glycemic index therefore, it can benefit people with diabetes. Have sattu every day to control your blood sugar level.


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Monday, April 15, 2019

Health Benefits Of Chironji Seeds, Aids Weight Loss too !

Calumpang nuts is the English name for chironji seeds. The seed is substitute to almond, the natives extract oil from seeds and use it as almond oil. It is also good substitute to olive-oil. Chironji is used for coating tablets for delayed action.

Most of us love kheer and besides rice, this scrumptious sweet dish consists of some super nutritious ingredients you might not have realised yet! What we are talking about here is chironji seeds. These seeds are used in a number of Indian desserts including variants of the kheer and halwas. They are used in place of almonds and are also used in Ayurvedic medicines and are harvested from a tree called Buchanania Lanzan, which is a native to the Indian subcontinent.

These seeds are a bit expensive. Yes, we agree to that fact, but, the health and beauty benefits that it has will blow your mind! It is often used as an aphrodisiac, and also weight loss. Did you know that? Well, it has many such benefits and we have made a list to help you know this ingredient. Let's take a look.

Natural Coolant

Chironji is used a lot in the summer season as it has a cooling effect on the body. These seeds reduce your body heat and are often used by Ayurveda for preparation of medicines that treat itching on the skin.  

Promotes Skin Health

Excellent for face packs. The oil extracted from these seeds is amazing for moisturising your skin and it also helps remove dark spots and blemishes. What you have to do is ground these seeds and mix it with gram flour and curd, honey and lemon, or rose water and multani mitti to make cleansing scrubs. The scrub that you will make is also good for preventing acne.

Digestion & Regularises Bowel Movement

The astringent properties in these seeds help in regularising bowel movements. The bind you stools and cure diarrhoea. It is said that the roots of chironji are beneficial for treating ulcers that are indicative of stomach troubles.

Aphrodisiac

Considered as an effective aphrodisiac, and used to improve reproductive health, chironji is said to improve sexual vigour and helps if there is a loss of libido. 

Nasal Congestion

Have a severe cold with a congested nose? The oil of chironji is your best friend. It helps expel the mucous blocking your nose. All you have to do is put a few drops in steaming water and inhale the steam.

Weight Loss

Low in calories, these extremely rich in protein and dietary fibre seeds keep your hunger pangs at bay. What happens is that they eliminate your need to eat more often.

Charges Up Your Brain

Improve your memory and make it more active with these seeds. What chironji does is that it helps in curing genito-urinary problems. The seeds boost up your energy by releasing fatigue at once and charges up your brain, even after a long tiring day.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.                                    PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO  VIEW MY BLOG-                                                                                           https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com/    
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