What is Sattu?
Sattu a superfood, the common man’s protein shake.
Sattu or roasted gram flour is of high nutritional value and is commonly found in ‘Indian Villages’.
It is basically flour-like considered as a staple food of Bihar and Jharkhand. Sattu is now a global superfood.
Sattu is made by the dry roasting process. It is a rich source of proteins, fiber, iron, manganese, calcium, and many more beneficial nutrients. Every 100 gm of sattu flour contains 20% protein, just 7% fat, 1% fiber, and 65% carbs which makes this a very nutritious drink.
Fun Fact:- According to research, this drink protects the body against sunstroke.
Benefits of Sattu
Improves Digestion
Channa sattu contains a huge amount of fiber which proves beneficial for your intestines. It helps with the cleanup of your colon, detoxifies greasy food, saves you from constipation, acidity, and digestion.
Helps Conquer lifestyle diseases
A low glycemic food is good for diabetics. It keeps your blood pressure in control. The fiber in roasted gram flour is an excellent solution for the ones suffering from high cholesterol.
Sattu is a complete benefactor to your health.
It packs lots of fiber (approx 22gm) of which most is insoluble fiber which is great for our gut and helps cleanse the stomach and detox the body.
It is calorific though. 100 gm gives 400 cal. but even if you have 2 tbsp. (30gm), it will give you 100 calories, which is not much for the benefits of 5gm of protein and fiber each.
It is suprisingly inexpensive
When compared to the amount, you will pay for whey protein; sattu is much cheaper and a more effective alternative. In fact, you can make sattu powder at home by grounding roasted black gram and by grinding it to a fine flour and store it in an air-tight container.
Sattu is a very versatile ingredient and can be eaten in multiple ways. The easiest and most popular way to make is a refreshing Summer Cooler Sattu Drink!!
(Recipe Is Here!)
