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Gram flour, commonly called besan, is a staple flour in Indian kitchens. It is formed from either chickpea or Bengal gram. Besan is versatile edible flour used in every household. Besan used in the food gives up the array of protein, fibre and it nourishes the body. It contains Vitamin B6, Zinc and Vitamin A. All of these nutrients strengthen the body’s immune system.
Interestingly, gram flour is sans gluten, which makes it an ideal choice for weight watchers too. Loaded with vitamins, proteins and healthy unsaturated fatty acids, besan also has skin nourishing properties.
Here are some health benefits of Gram flour:
Favourable for your heart health: Besan has soluble fibre, which keeps your heart healthy. As your cholesterol levels are kept under control and it improves the functioning of the heart due to its fibre property. Among all, blood circulation is also performed smoothly.
Reduces diabetes: One of the best home remedies to control the blood sugar level is the usage of besan. The lower level of glycaemic index keeps Diabetes in control. For better health, you should replace the white flour with gram flour for making bread and chapatis.
Some people who are allergic to gluten can use this flour. Another benefit of this flour is it has fewer calories and is highly nutritious. It will give strength to your body to fight against many allergic reactions.
Helps in weight loss: You can burn calories faster with the help of besan because of the lower levels of the glycemic index in it. Besan will make you fuller easier and quicker and will reduce your intake of calories during the day. To boost fat burning and nutritional level, include besan in your daily diet.
Helps in skin tightening: Besan is also used for skincare because it has various benefits. It will make your skin tighten, and lighten from the tan or dryness. Your skin will be flexible once you start using besan as a home remedy. Just take a spoon of gram flour, add a little bit of turmeric and make a paste using milk. Apply this paste on your face and neck and let it dry. After some time, rinse it off with cold water. Using this method will make you look younger and beautiful.
