Helps getting rid of iron deficiency: Being rich in iron, consumption of besan on a daily basis can help your body recover from iron deficiencies like anaemia. Besan contains soluble fiber, which keeps your heart healthy. The fiber content of the besan flour keeps the cholesterol levels under control and this helps in proper functioning of the heart and healthy blood circulation. Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Food made with besan has a GI of about 28-30, which makes it good for consumption for people with diabetes. Since the GI of besan is low, the carbohydrates will be absorbed slowly by the blood, which will prevent increase of blood sugar levels to alarming heights in persons with diabetes. Besan has lower levels of glycemic index and thus helps in faster calorie burn. Consuming Besan will help you to eat lesser calories during the day.
