Khakhras

HEALTH BENEFITS OF KHAKHRA... Since it is made from whole wheat flour, it has all the health benefits you get from wheat. It is rich in carbohydrates, which is considered as the energy supplier to the body. The proteins present in wheat cereal when combined with any pulse increases its biological value.  There is also some amount of dietary fiber present in khakhra, which plays a major role in weight reduction, maintaining blood sugar levels and as a aid in digestion.  Whole wheat is a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as other valuable antioxidants not found in some fruits and vegetables. Most of the antioxidants and vitamins are found in the germ and the bran of a grain. It is also rich in dietary fiber as compared to other staple cereal i.e. Rice, which is high in starch. When khakhra is made up of wheat combined with other flavoring ingredient, is nutritive value increases. For Eg; Methi khakhra is rich in iron as well as calcium.