INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
HighlightsSemolina or suji is made by coarsely grinding whole wheatSuji is quite versatile and is also good for the bones and heartPair
semolina with fibrous foods like veggies to lose weightSuji, or semolina, is one of the best healthy grains known to Indians
It is used in a number of Indian dishes, but south Indians use it extensively in their breakfast dishes and even desserts
Dosa and upma are two of the most loved south Indian dishes that are made from semolina or suji, and when it comes to desserts, the rava
kesari or suji ka halwa or sheera is also very popular
Suji is made from rough, coarsely ground whole wheat, and hence, is healthier than our refine wheat preparations
Dishes made from suji are delicious too, as the grain gives the dishes a lovely and unique texture
It's light on the stomach, as it is easily digestible, and hence, suji preparations are great to be consumed as mid-meal snacks
If you are on a diet and looking to replace your all-purpose flour with a healthier alternative, then suji may be a great pick
It may even help you lose weight, if used in the proper manner and can be easily incorporated in your daily diet.Semolina is quite a
versatile food grain that can be used in a number of dishes from pancakes to cakes and is also frequently used in pastas and porridges
It has a number of health benefits as well
Here are a few benefits of consuming semolina or suji:1
CarbohydratesSemolina for weight loss: Suji is quite a versatile food grain2
Rich in iron: Semolina is rich in iron and can help you prevent its deficiency
Consuming iron-rich foods help in improving blood circulation as well
According to the USDA, a 100-gram of semolina contains 1.23 mg or iron.3
Boosts bone health: The presence of calcium makes semolina flour great for boosting bone health
According to the USDA data, a 100-gram of unenriched suji flour contains 17 mg of calcium.4
Maintain health of nervous system: Semolina may also help in maintaining a healthy nervous system
It is because of the presence of magnesium, zinc and phosphorus, which are present in the amounts of 47 mg, 1.05 mg and 136 mg per 100 gm of
semolina, respectively, according to the USDA data.5
Contains no cholesterol: Semolina contains zero cholesterol, according to the USDA nutrition facts
CholesterolSemolina for weight loss: Suji is good for the bones and heartAccording to the USDA data, a 100-gram of unenriched semolina
contains just about 360 calories and zero cholesterol
If you wish to use semolina in order to lose weight quickly, clinical nutritionist, Dr
Rupali Dutta, suggests that one should be conscious about which type or suji or semolina flour they are picking up from the market
This is because the suji they pick may have been made from refined flour, which doesn't have much fibre in it, or it may be made from whole
wheat, which is healthier
So, make sure you make the right choice and pick up only high fibre suji
Dutta also suggests consuming suji along with either a protein source like milk or pairing it with fibrous foods like vegetables
So, if you are fond of eating dishes made from suji, then add lots of protein-rich and high-fibre foods to it like sprouts and black
if you prepare healthy snacks from it and pair it with protein-rich and fibre-rich foods
However, one must remember that weight loss is a sum total of a healthy diet and physical activities.
