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Nutritionist Pooja Malhotra says you can consume whole wheat roti on a daily basisWhen it comes to weight loss, you need to make a lot of
The ones which are the most difficult to make are changes in your rice and roti options
Common food switches include from white rice to brown rice and from wheat (atta) roti to bran roti
But, is this is a healthy thing to do While you do make these food switches to achieve quick weight loss, it important to be careful about
your health and overall nutrition in order to avoid hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies
In this article, we take a look at bran atta and wheat atta, and which one of their variants is healthier and more effective in weight
loss.What is wheat bran attaBran is referred to outer shell of wheat
Wheat bran is a good source of fibre
Wheat bran can be helpful in preventing diseases of large intestine
It can also be helpful in treating constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, high cholesterol, diabetes and even high blood pressure
Rice Vs White Rice: Which One Is Healthier And HowWhat is wheat atta or flourWheat atta is the most commonly used flour in India
It is rich in carbs, fibre, iron, niacin, Vitamin B6, thiamin and calcium
Wheat flour has been consumed in Indian households for generations
When consumed in normal quantities as part of a healthy and nutritious diet, it can help in controlling obesity, improving body's
metabolism, preventing type 2 diabetes, reducing chronic inflammation, preventing gallstones, and problems with digestion to name a few.You
LossWhich is healthier: Wheat flour or wheat bran flourDelhi-based nutritionist Pooja Malhotra says that both varieties of flour are
healthy, as far as you are not consuming them in excess
"Bran flour is high in fibre, but it also contains anti-nutrients called phytic acid
These anti-nutrients can interfere with absorption of minerals from your food," says Pooja, while adding that the same thing happens if you
consume brown rice in excess.Overdoing consumption of any fibre from these grains can ultimately disrupt your balance diet as it interferes
with absorption of nutrients from the food that you eat."Mineral deficiencies lead to hormonal imbalances which lead to diseases like
This may ultimately lead to weight gain as well," says Pooja.Ask her about which flour: wheat flour or wheat bran flour is safe for
consumption on a daily basis, and she says, "You should eat rotis made from normal whole wheat every day." This can be helpful for people
who want to lose weight as well
Bread Vs Chapatti: Which Is Healthier For Weight Loss(Pooja Malhotra is a nutritionist based in Delhi)Disclaimer: This content including
advice provides generic information only
It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion
Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information
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