SATTU – Natural Pea Protein Powder 💪 ✊
Maintaining good health should be the primary focus of every individual. It is not that difficult if you eat right. By eating right I mean, eating what is right for your body type.
There are some less expensive common everyday food items which can help you in maintaining good health and a sound mind. Sattu is one of them. Widely used in various states of India with many diverse names. It is nothing but grounded and roasted chickpeas/chana.
It is also known as “poor man’s protein supplement”.
Avoid using kabuli chana / kabuli chick peas for making sattu.
VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER
Being extremely rich in protein, sattu is a go to source for vegans and vegetarians who are constantly in search of a protein source. It is also a source of complex carbohydrate. So if you are thinking it is carbs free, no it is not.
But, that is what makes it special. Complex carbohydrate in sattu is released in human body slowly providing energy for prolonged time. This nature of sattu is the reason, it is perfect for people having issues in maintaining their sugar levels. You can easily have sattu in your diet without worrying about sugar levels.
Sattu is a good source of fiber which aids in weight loss. It is highly beneficial when consumed empty stomach.
Other than chana sattu (roasted gram flour) there are many sattu varieties that are available in the market. Sattu can be made using Jau / barley , chana / chickpeas, bajra / pearl millet etc.
How to use Sattu as a natural protein Source
Sattu can be added to your diet very easily in variety of ways. It is easily available and easily digested.
-You can add it to your roti atta , pancake flour, bread batter etc.
– Have it as a drink. Sattu is consumed mostly during summers in India as it acts as a coolant by nature. It hydrates the body during the hot summer months. Sattu can be made into a sweet as well as savory drink, whichever way you like it.
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There is a simple recipe at the end to help you make this quick nutritious, healthy and refreshing drink.
-You can also add it to your shakes and smoothies along with other super foods like almonds, peanuts, seeds of various kinds.
However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when you add sattu to your daily diet.
Precautions when consuming vegan natural protein Sattu
–Never consume sattu in the evening or at night. It is a coolant by property. Consuming sattu at night can result into cold, cough and other diseases.
– You might end up having it in excess cause it tastes really good, but it can cause digestion issues if consumed in excess. So go easy on sattu consumption.
-Do not mix sattu with milk. It can affect digestion. It is advised, therefore, to mix sattu with water before drinking it.
Get your daily dose of protein and fiber by adding this nutritious, less expensive staple food item to your diet. Have a healthy body and mind.😇
SATTU RECIPES
SWEET SATTU VEGAN DRINK
2 table spoons of sattu +
1 glass chilled water +
little bit of jaggery or honey.( Avoid adding white processed sugar)
Mix it well. Enjoy your refreshing, healthy coolant drink.
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SAVORY SPICY SATTU VEGAN DRINK
2 Table spoons sattu +
1 glass chilled water +
Lemon juice +
pudina / crushed mint leaves +
roasted jeera / cumin powder +
black salt +
finely chopped green chili +
chopped onion.
Mix all these ingredients well and you have your savory version of nutrition packed sattu drink ready.
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