SATTU- THE RICH’S AND POOR’S DELIGHT

Sattu is a powder made by roasted brown chickpea and grinded a powder out of it. 

High in nutrients-sattu is rich in protein, fibre, calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium. In fact, 100 gram of sattu contains 20.6 percentage protein, 7.2 percentage fat, 1.35 percentage crude fibre, 65.2 percentage carbohydrates, 2.7 percentage total ash, 2.95 percentage moisture and 406 calories.

Great for digestion- The high amount of insoluble fibre in sattu is great for the intestines. It cleanses your colon, detoxifies it of greasy food, rejigs your digestion and nixes flatulence, constipation and acidity. As a result you feel less bloated. 

Beats lifestyle diseases-Sattu is a low-glycaemic index food and is a great option for diabetics. It is said that drinking chilled sattu sherbet keeps blood sugar levels in control. Sattu also regulates your blood pressure. Drink sattu with water and a pinch of salt for best results. The high fibre in the roasted gram flour is great for those suffering from high cholesterol. Helps with weight loss: Sattu is high in fibre and protein, which can offer many benefits for weight loss and health. Since sattu also contains many essential vitamins and minerals like potassium and magnesium, it reduces bloating, boosts metabolism and helps the body burn calories effectively.

Beauty benefits-Sattu sherbets keep the skin glowing and hydrated. Sattu has also traditionally been used to treat hair problems because it provides rich nutrients to the hair follicles. The iron in sattu also keeps you feeling energised and gives a healthy glow to your face.

Summer cooler-Sattu has long been used in the rural areas to cool down the body. Sattu sherbet is a great drink to quench your thirst during summer because it prevents the body from overheating and brings down the body temperature significantly.

The above points shows how beneficial sattu is be it its nutritional value or its capability to fight with diseases. With its high protein content it is highly beneficial to every category of the society be it rich or poor. If poor include it in their daily diet it will be beneficial from them in many ways with its high level of protein, fibre, vitamins. Having sattu drink for summers will keep once body hydrated all day long. It can be also use as a desi protein shake for healthy body. And even for rich with their high profile and busy life where they don’t have time to take care of their health and all they do is have vitamin or protein supplements which is decreasing their immunity power day by day. Having a direct source of protein and fibre will give then long time health. It is the best and affordable source of all a body need to grow and keep itself healthy.