Description
About Gram flour
- Gram flour or Besan flour is made by grinding Chana dal or otherwise known as chickpeas.
- It is commonly used pulse flour in various recipes.
- This flour is gluten-free and is rich in proteins.
- It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines.
Health benefits
- Gram flour (besan) is a healthy alternative for gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, etc. It is versatile and can be used to make rotis, pancakes, and chillas.
- Being rich in soluble fibers, the intake of gram flour or besan reduces the nutrient absorption rate of the digestive system. The rise in the blood sugar level takes place when the insulin secreted by the pancreas is not enough to break down the sugar molecules. However, when the absorption rate for sugar is slowed, it gives time to the pancreas for insulin secretion so that it is enough to break down the sugar molecules and avoid a spike in the blood sugar levels.
- The presence of soluble fiber and fewer calories, gram flour plays quite an important role in maintaining the blood’s cholesterol levels. These fibers present in gram flour help in removing excess cholesterol present in the system. Moreover, the other vital fact is that gram flour contains absolutely zero grams of cholesterol, thus making it an appropriate choice for cholesterol control.
- Gram flour is a good source of iron and is responsible for increasing the supply of oxygen to every other organ of the body. Iron is an essential mineral for the production of hemoglobin, a protein present in the blood that is vital for the transportation of oxygen in the body. Hence, a sufficient intake of gram flour can prevent the body from any oxygen deficiency disease, such as anemia, or hypoxemia.
- Gram flour is a go-to food item whenever people decide to go on a weight loss diet. Its fiber-loaded nature gives it the ability to keep you filled for a longer period of time, thus, preventing you from over-eating. Moreover, the low-calorie content in gram flour is its most important offering for a low-calorie diet that one follows for weight loss.
