ABOUT

Attaorresultant atta means thecoarseproduct obtained bymillingor grindingcleanwheatfreefromrodent hair andexcreta. Atta or Chakki Atta is a wholemeal wheat flour, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used to make flatbreads such as chapati, roti, naan, paratha and puri. It is the most widespread flour in the Indian subcontinent.
Whole common wheat (Triticum aestivum) is used commonly to make atta, has high gluten content which provides elasticity, so dough made out of atta flour is strong and can be rolled into thin sheets.
The word ‘whole’ is used to describe atta as it includes every aspect of the grain, meaning the bran, germ and the endosperm.
In India, about 80% of the 94 million tons of wheat produced is processed mainly into atta by disc mills numbering 4 lakhs.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Wheat Chakki Atta has many health benefits: It contains Vitamin B, dietary fiber, iron, magnesium, and prevents weight gain. Adding Whole Wheat Chakki Atta as simple substitutions in your eating routine helps you receive the healthful reward.
• Whole wheat atta contains selenium, an antioxidant, which is a needed element for the skin to fight against infections and the onset of cancer. It also helps in preventing dryness of the skin while keeping wrinkles at bay.
• Since a dry scalp, leads to dandruff, selenium has proven beneficial for the health of our hair too. It prevents the scalp from drying and hence negates the chances of dandruff formation. Additionally, selenium has the ability to convert to selenoproteins, which in turn, promotes new hair growth and stops hair loss.
• Selenium has the ability to fight free radicals in the body due to its antioxidant properties.
• Whole wheat atta is a Zinc rich flour. A vital mineral for the skin, the Zinc in the flour has healing properties. This property of the mineral is used by the skin, for its health. Another contribution of Zinc is towards the regulation of oil glands in the body. Excessive oil secretion leads to outbreaks, like acne, on the skin. Hence a healthy dosage of Zinc from whole wheat atta and other food sources, help the skin to stay blemish free.
• Zinc has its benefits for the hair too. In fact, Zinc deficiency causes hair loss. Intake of Zinc rich food, along with whole wheat atta, results in lustrous hair. The importance of Zinc for hair growth is best demonstrated by Male pattern baldness, a condition that affects men. This kind of balding disorder makes men bald from the forehead till the crown of the head. This is due to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), an androgen, a reproductive hormone in men. Zinc blocks the formation of DHT, hence effectively putting a stop to hair loss. Over and above the mentioned benefits, Zinc also boosts the immunity level of the body.
• Whole wheat contains magnesium, a mineral that helps hundreds of internal body functions. It is used by the body for major functions like bone growth and strength, check on blood sugar level, muscle health, energy for the basic energy unit in the body, without which, we would not be able to even move, etc.
• As far as our skin is concerned, magnesium is capable of fighting many skin disorders, while restoring the body’s hormonal imbalance. Since magnesium also promotes a good sleep and blocks off anxiety and stress, it is apt at fighting two of the most prominent reasons for acne: stress and disturbed sleep. Along with our body and the skin, hair also reaps the benefits of magnesium. Another benefit of Magnesium, provided by whole wheat atta is its ability to absorb calcium. This will consequently prevent hair follicle clogging by calcium, which would have otherwise led to hair loss.
• Whole Wheat Atta is a good source of Vitamin B. The family of Vitamin B comprises of 8 classes of vitamins. Of these, Vitamin B complex is the most known. However, since it is water-soluble by nature, our body cannot retain or store this vitamin. Hence we must include Vitamin B complex rich food in our daily diet.