Parampara Organic ® - Great Millet is a cereal grain better known as jowar in India.People have been eating sorghum for over 5000 years. Its many uses and benefits can be traced back to several civilisations across the world.
Jowar is gaining popularity in recent times among fitness enthusiast as a healthy substitute for wheat grain. It can be consumed as a whole cereal or ground into flour, the flour has a fine texture and soft feel. The flour is smooth and gooey as oatmeal but not heavy as wheat.
It is said to be the fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world. Many cultures recognise jowar benefits. Not only is it a healthy cereal, but it also happens to be a great gluten-free alternative to wheat. Jowar is often used as animal fodder too.
Jowar is generally madhura and kashaya in rasa and easily digestible (laghu). It can pacify the Vata and Kapha dosha and has a cold potency (Sheeta Virya). The myriad of essential nutrients in jowar include iron, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Besides these, essentials phytochemicals abundant in this millet have been beneficial in losing weight and promoting heart health.Sometimes Ayurvedic practitioners will completely replace rice with jowar in diabetic patients. This is because it helps with weight control and in decreasing bad cholesterol. The increased fiber is also great for digestive health.
Jowar Benefits
1. Gluten-free
2. Rich in Fibre
3. High in Protein and Iron
4. Good for Bone Health
5. Jowar Benefits for Hair
6. Improves the Digestive System
7. Improves Heart Health
8. Anticancer Agent
9. Jowar for Weight Loss
10. Lowers Risk of Diabetes
11. Higher Energy Levels
12. Boosts Immunity
13. Reduces Body Inflammation
14. Jowar Benefits for Skin
15. Improves Hemoglobin Level
