Bajra is by far one of the oldest millets in use in India. It has been part of our diet along with wheat and rice for ages. Known as bajri, bajro, kambu and sajjalu or pearl millet, bajra is generally cooked as porridge or bhakri. Other variants like bajra dosa and bajra idly also exist. Bajra health benefits are numerous and are known to be good for diabetes.
Bajra health benefits for people with diabetes
- With high amounts of dietary fiber, bajra is a good grain of choice to be included in a diabetic diet.
- Bajra benefits also include promoting good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol
- It is rich in antioxidants and is known to prevent certain types of cancer
- Bajra is known to reduce many heart problems
- With high vitamin B content, it is good for digestion especially the breakdown of carbohydrates
- Bajra is a good option for people with celiac disease
- Bajra is a good inclusion in a diabetes diet plan as it delays the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream
- It is full of nutrients like phosphorus, iron, and magnesium
- Bajra glycemic index is 54 which makes it a moderate glycemic index food. However, high fiber and nutrient value provides many benefits.
Other Bajra benefits include:
- Prevents anemia
- Is good to prevent constipation
- Assists in bone development
- Is good for stomach ulcers
- Is good for prevention of heart problems due to the presence of lignin
- Good for people with diabetes and high blood pressure
- Assists in weight loss
- Helps relieve respiratory problems like asthma
- Has anti-allergic properties
- Helps prevent gall stones
If you want to switch over to a diet with bajra-based foods what with these amazing health benefits, talk to a diabetes doctor now!
