Celebrity Dietician Rujuta Diwekar Wants You To Load Up On This Superfood During Monsoons

Rujuta Diwekar, a very famous nutritionist started a series on Instagram called 7 Monsoon Superfoods. In that video, she shared that during the ongoing monsoon season, one of the superfoods is Sattu. Superfoods offer multiple health benefits and boost immunity factors because of their extraordinary nutrient density. Integrating Superfoods into everyday life is also not so difficult.

 

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What Is Sattu?

Sattu is made by mixing Chana dal with different grains depending on the region where it is made. Sattu is mainly consumed by people in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Although it is only popular in a few states, sattu’s popularity is slowly spilling over to other states due to the myriad benefits it offers.

Sattu- A Superfood

According to Celebrity Rutuja Diwekar, Sattu has various benefits, here are some of them.

• Sattu is rich in iron and fiber, soothes stomach discomfort, and improves digestion and bowel movements.
• Sattu is high in insoluble fiber and is considered good for the gut. As an effective tool, it cleanses the colon, removes fatty foods from the intestinal wall, and rejuvenates the entire digestive process. It also controls bloating, constipation and acidity.
• Sattu is a famous post-workout ingredient because of its high nutrient levels and cooling properties.
• Sattu helps in hydrating the body, and hydration helps in giving you glowing and clear skin.
• It has a low-glycemic index which is very good for diabetic people.

So, here are some of the easy-peasy recipes for this superfood. You can incorporate Sattu into your food in various ways.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

The healthy freak Shilpa Shetty Kundra has shared a summer and monsoon drink. Check out this healthy and filling recipe for Sattu Drink.

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria

Learn to incorporate Sattu into savory dishes. MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe of Sattu Paratha.

Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Look at this quick and easy recipe for Sattu Ka Halwa from MasterChef Sanjeev Kapoor.

NishaMadhulika

Monsoons are here, so why not make piping-hot sattu kachoris at home?

Nisha Madhulika

Make the traditional Sattu stuffed Baati Choka at home during monsoon.

Also read: 5 Foods To Eat During Monsoons To Cleanse Your Liver

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