Nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of whole-grain wheat flour
- Calories: 340
- Water: 11%
- Protein: 13.2 grams
- Carbs: 72 grams
- Sugar: 0.4 grams
- Fiber: 10.7 grams
- Fat: 2.5 grams
Health Benefits of Wheat
1. Prevents Weight Gain - Researches suggest that eating rich fiber food can help in the reduction of weight loss and lowers the risk of obesity
2. High in nutrients and Fibre - rich in vitamins, fibers, magnesium, zinc, and proteins. Whole wheat has a high content of zinc. It is also a rich source of Vitamin B. It contains a good amount of minerals such as zinc, iron, magnesium, and manganese. Antioxidants are also found in whole wheat.
3. Reduction in chronic inflammation- One of the main benefits of using wheat flour is that it reduces inflammation.
4. Improves Mental Health - The fact that vitamin B and E which is present in whole wheat help in energy generation and also maintains the healthy DNA in the body. Vitamin B is said to comprise 8 classes of vitamins. Of these, the Vitamin B complex is the most known but it is water-soluble by nature, our body cannot retain this vitamin. Therefore including Vitamin B complex in our diet is good for inflammatory regulations in the brain and subclinical mental illness. Whereas vitamin E is a good source of preventing memory-related diseases.