In a regular Indian household, atta or flour holds a permanent place. You may run out of fruits and veggies but never out of flour, agree? Wheat flour or gehu ka atta is a staple kitchen ingredient as you can make chapattis, paranthas and even dessert(halwa) with it. No doubt it is healthy and loaded with fibre that boosts digestive system but what if we tell you that there is a wheat variant that is more nutritious than the regular variant? Yes, it is khapli wheat which is expensive than normal wheat but it is justified as it offer double the health benefits than the traditional version. Not convinced yet? Scroll down to know why khapli atta can prove to be a game-changer for your health as told by Dt. Shweta Jaiswal, HOD- Dietetics, Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida.
What is khapli wheat?
Before jumping into the health benefits of khapli wheat, let us give you a brief about what is khapli wheat and how it is different from normal wheat. The other name for khapli wheat is emmer wheat. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and dietary fibers. This wheat variant has low GI which makes it apt for diabetics and diet-conscious people. Besides, eat khapli wheat for better cardiovascular health. Let us now move to why you should switch to khapli wheat flour.
Low-Glycemic Index
Eating foods that have low GI are good for overall health. These have nutrients in balanced amount that helps the body manage health. When compared to normal wheat, emmer wheat or khapli wheat has lower GI. This makes it a versatile food for bringing many health benefits including weight management, blood sugar control, healthy digestion, to name but a few. In fact, everyone should try to eat foods with low GI to optimize their health.
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Rich In Fiber
Khapli wheat is high in fiber which is great for digestive health. If you are struggling with managing your weight or dealing with digestive issues, you are told to add fiber to your diet. Normal wheat also offers fiber but khapli wheat has more fibre than that. In addition to this, eating fiber is also associated with reduced risk of heart diseases and diabetes management.
Diabetes control
As mentioned before, khapli has fibre that helps keep blood sugar levels in check. But this is not the only reason why it is a great pick for diabetes patients. Khapli wheat has remarkably low glycemic index that helps in keeping blood glucose in place. It can help reduce blood glucose in diabetic people.
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Easy To Digest
Have you heard from someone that they do not eat wheat flour as they are unable to digest it? Be it whole grains or wheat flour, some people find it hard to digest normal wheat. With emmer wheat or khapli wheat, it is opposite. This wheat variant breaks down easily without putting extra pressure on the stomach. For the same reason, khapli atta is best for people with constipation issues. If someone regularly consumes khapli wheat flour, they won’t suffer from any kind of digestive issue.
Rich in vitamins & minerals
Do you know that khapli wheat has certain vitamins and minerals that are absent in normal wheat? This might come as a shocker to you as khapli atta has niacin or vitamin B3 along with several other minerals that are extremely beneficial for holistic health. Eating khapli wheat flour is proven in boosting cell functioning, strengthening bone density, promoting dental health, etc. Vitamin B3 that is present in emmer wheat is linked to arthritis relief, cognitive boost, reduced cholesterol, etc.
In a nutshell, khapli wheat is better than normal wheat. We won’t deny that this is expensive from the regular wheat flour but if you can make it possible for your health, you must. This would certainly be a life-changing decision for your well-being.
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