Weight loss to strong bones; 6 reasons to add jowar or sorghum to your diet

As the popularity of jowar or sorghum continues to rise with people looking for healthier alternatives to their regular grains, here's a look at all the amazing benefits of including this high-fibre and gluten-free millet in your diet.

Published on: Apr 07, 2022 4:32 PM IST

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It is not without a reason that jowar or sorghum is becoming popular among fitness enthusiasts. Loaded with fibre, vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, this millet has a range of health benefits for your heart, blood sugar levels and metabolism. Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar explain its many benefits. (Pinterest)

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Jowar is easy to digest than wheat, improves metabolism and also keeps digestive issues at bay, according to Dr Bhavsar. (Pinterest)

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Jowar is gluten-free and balances kapha and pitta dosha while it increases vata dosha. (Pixabay)

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With a generous dose of calcium in it, eating jowar can also strengthen your bones. (Pixabay)

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Jowar's high-fibre content is helpful in achieving your weight loss goals; it also improves satiety so you don't suffer from unhealthy cravings. (Pinterest)

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Jowar is good for your heart health. It helps reduce LDL and improves HDL or good cholesterol and maintains energy levels. (Pinterest)

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Eating jowar can boost your blood circulation and also helps with detoxification. Thus, it is considered good for skin disorders. (Pinterest)

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Jowar can be used in making porridges, roti, cakes, chilla, cookies, bread etc.