4 flours to make rotis and parathas for healthy heart and low cholesterol
- whole wheat flour
- ragi flour
- jowar flour
- bajra flour
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Nachni and Onion Roti
In this section you will find a variety of flours have been used to makes Rotis and Parathas so you can benefit from their fiber content.
5 important points to follow for healthy rotis and parathas for heart patients and Indian patients with high cholesterol
- use less oil, butter and ghee to make rotis and parathas
- use good-for-the-heart ingredients like methi, oats, soya, garlic, flaxseeds
- use low fat paneer instead of full fat paneer in your parathas
- avoid usage of maida in rotis and parathas. use whole wheat flour, bajra flour, jowar flour to make your rotis parathas.Being high in Fibre, Jowar reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the effects of good cholesterol (HDL).
- minimise usage of potatoes as they will push your blood sugar levels up
Just remember to knock out maida and all purpose flour completely from your pantry.
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Phudine ki Roti
Try a variety of these Indian breads shared in this section for a wholesome and pleasurable experience each day.
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Oats Mooli Roti, Zero Oil Oats Mooli Roti
Bear in mind to avoid too much oil on top of these rotis and parathas as that would add on to the Cholesterol content, which is absolutely not our prerequisite when aiming to regulate the blood cholesterol.
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Three Grain Paratha (Gluten Free Recipe)
High fibre rotis to lower cholesterol
Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and a healthy heart. So include bajra roti, bajra and cauliflower roti and low acidity roti in bajra peas roti.
![Bajra Peas Roti, Low Acidity Recipe]()
Bajra Peas Roti, Low Acidity Recipe
Why use jowar to curb cholesterol in rotis and parathas?
Jowar is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. Jowar and all Millets are rich in Potassium. Potassium is critical for those with High Blood Pressure as it lessens the impact of sodium.
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Jowar Bhakri
Hence a good safe food for diabetics and also for those who want to live and eat healthy. Being high in Fibre, Jowar reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the effects of good cholesterol (HDL).
![Mooli Jowar ki Roti (Gluten Free Recipe)]()
Mooli Jowar ki Roti (Gluten Free Recipe)
Jowar roti, low acidity jowar bajra spring onion roti and mooli jowar ki roti are some excellent options to lower cholesterol.
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Jowar Pyaz ki Roti, Low Acidity Recipe
Low cholesterol parathas
Matki jowar paratha is made from jowar and whole wheat flour. Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Suggested recipe is cabbage jowar paratha which is gluten free.
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Matki and Jowar Paratha
Bajra gajar palak paratha uses spinach which is very rich in insoluble fibre, 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fiber. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Carrots relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol.
![Bajra Gajar Palak Paratha, Gluten Free Recipe]()
Bajra Gajar Palak Paratha, Gluten Free Recipe
Opt for a nice healthy and filling cauliflower methi paratha.
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Cauliflower Methi Paratha
Try them and you will never be tempted to eat those unhealthy plain flour rotis and naans again.
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