Jowar or Sorghum Flour has been documented to be used almost 5000 years ago by Ancient Civilisations. It is the world’s fifth-most important cereal crop after rice, wheat, maize, and barley and has become a much sought after product as the consciousness of healthy eating is on the rise.

The health benefits of Jowar Flour are quite extensive and we entice you with the a few of the most impressive benefits that would ensure you add this health product to your diet.

These findings were published in a book titled, ‘Research and Development in Millet: Present Status and Future Strategies‘:

1. Good for diabetes:

The jowar grain helps in better control of blood glucose levels, which is why the flour is often recommended for diabetics. The presence of high dietary fibre in jowar also helps in fighting diabetes, mentions a study in the journal ‘Nutrients’.

2. Helps manage cholesterol levels:

Policosanols in the jowar grain cause cholesterol synthesis. This helps in reducing plasma and liver cholesterol. It can be used as a dietary supplement to manage cholesterol levels in humans.

3. Increases satiety and helps in weight loss:

Jowar flour contains a high amount of fibre (about 25% of the recommended daily intake). This increases the feeling of fullness in the stomach, which means we eat less and start losing weight. Fibre also helps in maintaining a healthy weight, states the journal ‘Nutrients‘.

4. Helps in the prevention of certain cancers:

Jowar contains antioxidants (the presence of phytochemicals contributes to this) that help in reducing oxidative stress and the presence of free radicals. This helps in the prevention of cancers like breast, ovary and rectum. A review published in the journal, ‘Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety‘ also supports the fact that jowar has antioxidant properties.

Apart from being good to prevent diseases like cancer and diabetes, sorghum can also increase immunity, especially in HIV positive patients. This was published in the ‘Nutrition Reviews‘ journal.

5. Rich in micronutrients:

A research that was a part of the ‘United Sorghum Checkoff Program‘ states that jowar flour is an excellent source of micronutrients. This is one of the highlights of jowar flour’s nutritional value per 100g. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to multiple health problems. Jowar flour provides for a large amount of the recommended daily value of minerals, vitamins and nutrients. It is especially rich in phosphorus, iron, copper, selenium, zinc, B vitamins and more.

6. Supports wound-healing:

The presence of Vitamin C & Vitamin K gives jowar flour wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties. The findings were stated in different studies, published in the ‘Indian Journal of Biochemistry‘ and the ‘Indian Journal of Pharmacology‘.

7. Supports brain health:

The B vitamins are responsible for neurological functioning and energy production, according to the journal, ‘Nutrients‘. Jowar flour is rich in Vitamin B6, Niacin, Thiamin etc.

So whether you use this versatile flour to make rotis, dosas, biscuits, appam or bread amongst many other uses, we are sure you on the right road to a much healthier lifestyle!