Hidden benefits of Suji or Rava (Semolina)

fitROSKY July 29, 2021

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In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Suji or Rava (Semolina)".

Semolina is also known as Suji or Rava in India. It is a coarse flour made from durum wheat.

Semolina commonly used to make Pasta and Bread because of its gluten content. In India suji is used to make suji ka halwa, rava idli, rava dosa, rava khicdi and upma.

Semolina can be purchased in three varieties : Coarse, medium and fine texture.

Semolina has lots of benefits like helps weight management, digestive health and heart health.

Nutritional Facts of Semolina or Suji

Per 100 gram of Semolina

Calories	360
Carbs	72.8g
Protein	12.68g
Fat	1.05g
Sugar	0g
Fiber	3.9g
Vitamin B1	0.28mg
Vitamin B3	3.31mg
Vitamin B9	72ⴎg
Calcium	17mg
Iron	1.23mg
Magnesium	47mg
Phosphorus	136mg
Potassium	186mg
Zinc	1.05mg

Hidden benefits of Suji or Semolina

1. Helps prevent diabetes

In comparison of other flour it takes some time to digestion and absorption which is beneficial in diabetes management because slower rate of digestion prevents fluctuation in blood glucose level.

Semolina also good source of magnesium and studies show that food rich in magnesium may reduce the risk of diabetes by 14%.

2. Balanced and healthy diet

Semolina is a balanced food because apart from protein and fiber it is also good source of Zinc, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B and Magnesium.

3. Controls cholesterol level

Semolina is rich source of fiber, it may lower bad cholesterol (Low-density Lipoprotein).

Some studies has found that high fiber intake may reduce the risk of heart disease up to 21%.

4. Helps digestive health

As we tell you that semolina contains good amount of fiber, which enhance the growth of good gut bacteria which helps in metabolism and improve digestive system.

5. Rich in iron

Apart from fiber semolina also rich in Iron which helps transporting oxygen through your blood, Helps DNA synthesis, growth and development and support immune system.

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