Benefits of gehun ka atta, whole wheat flour 

Whole wheat flour  ( known as gehun ka atta in Indian ) is a powder made by grinding whole wheat grains. Whole wheat flour is brown in colour as it is derived from the complete kernel. It has a nutty-sweet flavor. There are basically two types of whole wheat flour : bleached or unbleached. Bleached whole wheat flour is lighter in color than unbleached whole wheat flour. You can grind the wheat to get coarse or fine textured flour as per your recipe requirement.

Apart from starch being its major constituent, wheat flour also contains other substances like gluten, polysaccharides, lipids which generally impact the quality of end product.
Wheat flour is a staple food in India. It is a versatile ingredient and extensively used to make delicacies like roti, paratha and sheera. It is also used to make many baked recipes like Baked Methi Puris.

Baked Palak Methi Puris

10 Benefits of Whole Wheat Flour + Healthy Recipes + Nutrtional Information

1. Good for bones
Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Use it innovatively to make Wheat Dosa - a South Indian delicacy.

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2. Carbohydrate Metabolism:
Whole wheat flour is rich in Vitamin B1 which is essential for glucose metabolism. It extracts energy from our food and converts it into ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Try Paushtic Paratha.

Paushtic Parathas

3. Diabetic Friendly:
Being rich in Magnesium, whole wheat flour  contributes to many health benefits and will improve insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. Excellent for controlling blood sugar levels through the presence of Zinc also. Check the recipe of Karela Thepla.

Karela Theplas, Diabetic Friendly

4. Good for Brain :
Niacin present in whole wheat flour is good for brain functioning and improving mental healthy. Masala Jowar and Tomato Chila is a good nreakfast to begin your day with.

Nutritious Jowar and Tomato Chila

5. Rich in Folic Acid:
Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. It also helps prevents DNA changes that might cause cancer.

6. Helps prevents Anaemia :
Whole wheat flour contains a fair source of Iron which helps prevent Anaemia. Here is our food sources of Iron. Whole Wheat Methi Khakhra is a perfect snack time munchie which makes use of wheat flour along with another iron rich ingredients - fenugreek leaves.

Whole Wheat Methi Khakhra

7. Whole wheat flour and protein:
Yes, whole wheat flour does have protein in it. If you eat 8 whole wheat rotis in the day, that will give you 23% of your daily protein requirement. Add paneer or some curd to wheat flour to top up the protein. A classic example of this is Paneer Tamatar Paratha.

paneer tamatar paratha recipe | healthy tomato paneer paratha | stuffed tomato paratha

8. Good for Skin :
Health benefits of whole wheat flour include goodness for skin too. Being rich in Zinc which helps repair skin and slows the ageing process. Forget the maida and aloo based samosa and try wheat flour  and sprouts based Baked Samosa with Mixed Sprouts. Enjoy them at snack time in limited quantity.

Baked Samosa with Mixed Sprouts, Healthy Snack

9. Good for Eyes:
Zinc from wheat flour helps in the activity of an enzyme in our body that helps produce vitamin A, which is useful in treating night blindness. Try Whole Wheat Salad Wrap as a one dish meal for lunch. 

Whole Wheat Salad Wrap, Healthy Wrap

10. Provides Energy :
Vitamin B2 in whole wheat flour enables the development and maintenance of red blood cells (RBCs) – another factor that contributes to your energy levels. The more red blood cells you have, the more energy you have as B vitamins help in energy production. Try Multigrain Garlic Roti.

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Nutritional Information for 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour

We have a collection of 1130 recipes using Whole Wheat Flour. Given below are 10 healthy Whole Wheat Flour recipes.

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10 Healthy Whole Wheat Flour Recipes

Wheat and rice are a staple in India. The wheat grains can be grounded into a smooth/coarse powder to make wheat flour that is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is the most common flour used in our households to make flatbreads. The humble roti makes every meal complete by accompanying a subzi or dal. You can even increase the nutrient quotient by adding different flours like jowar, bajra and nachni along with some crunchy vegetables to make this Multigrain Roti or by simply adding some spinach puree to make these soft , fiber-rich spinach roti. It can be eaten as it is for breakfast or along with some curd and pickle.

multigrain roti recipe | mix 5 flour roti | healthy multigrain chapati

Parathas and stuffed parathas are widely consumed for breakfast in North-India. Gobi is abundantly found in the Northern region and transformed into lip-smacking Gobi Paratha smeared with a dollop of fresh white butter.

Gobi Paratha, Punjabi Gobi Paratha

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Methi Thepla is a popular Gujarati travel food. Whole wheat flour dough is enhanced with an assortment of ingredients ranging from green chilli paste and spice powders to sesame seeds. They stay fresh in the refrigerator for almost 15 days.

thepla for travel recipe | thepla without cuds for travel | methi thepla good for 15 days

The moment you hear Pizza, I am sure your mouth will start drooling but, too much of plain flour is not good for health so, substitute that with whole wheat flour and make this Whole Wheat Pizza Base and binge eat without worrying about the calories. Similarly, you can make Multigrain Bread using a myriad of flours and seeds and make some scrumptious sandwiches or toasts!

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