Know the benefits of Madua roti

Jitiya Vrat will be celebrated on 24th and 25th September. Mothers keep this fast for the health and long life of their children. This festival is especially celebrated in some areas of Bihar and UP. Eating madua ki roti (madua ki roti ke fayde) has great importance on this day. Women eat it during Paran, and serve it to all the members of the family. Madua not only has religious importance, but it also has many health benefits. Madua is called Ragi in common language, most people will be aware of this name (madua ke fayde).

Madua, which is rich in many important nutrients, can do wonders for your health (ragi benefits). Dr Aditi Sharma, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics at Manipal Hospital, Ghaziabad, has told some important health benefits of madua i.e. ragi roti, so let's know how it is beneficial for health (ragi ke fayde).

First know what is Madua?

Madua is commonly known as Raji. It is a type of grain which contains many nutrients. Flour is prepared from this nutritious grain and is used. With its help nutritious dishes like roti, dosa, idli, cheela etc. are prepared.

Now let's know its benefits (madua ke fayde)

1. Helps in reducing weight

Madua flour can help you in weight loss. If you are worried about increasing weight and are on diet, then include its roti in your regular diet. Sometimes, dosa and idli can also be prepared from madua to change the taste. It contains very less amount of fat and limited amount of calories is also found in it. Thus, it helps in controlling increasing weight.

2. It is very effective in diabetes

For diabetic patients, dishes made from madua flour are no less than a medicine. They contain sufficient amount of fiber and it prevents the increase in blood sugar level. Especially after eating it, one does not feel hungry again and again, due to which people in the condition of diabetes eat limited amount of food. Not only this, it is gluten free, so it is more beneficial. Diabetic patients must eat roti made from raji once a day.

3. Make bones stronger

After the age of 30, women's bones start weakening, so they should plan their diet according to their health. Plenty of calcium is found in madua flour, thus its consumption strengthens the bones and maintains healthy bone density. On the other hand, if someone has a problem of bone pain, then they should definitely eat roti made from madua flour.

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4. Madua treats anemia

Anemia is commonly seen in women. There are many such conditions during and after pregnancy in which the hemoglobin level in women's body decreases. Due to which they have to face weakness and other physical symptoms. In this situation, iron-rich Madua flour can help you. Eat green leafy vegetables along with roti made from Madua flour, regular consumption of these will make you feel better in a few days.

5. Eliminate digestive problems

Adequate amount of fiber is found in madua flour. Thus, its regular consumption keeps the digestive system fully active. At the same time, it reduces the risk of digestive problems like gas, bloating, constipation etc.

6. Beneficial for Lactating Mothers

For women who are breastfeeding, Madua's flour is no less than a boon. It contains many important nutrients that increase breast milk in women. Consume green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits along with Madua's bread, this way the amount of folic acid, iron, calcium, protein, fiber and other important vitamins and minerals remains in your body. At the same time, you remain completely healthy.

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