Health benefits of wheat swallow, Is wheat swallow good for weight loss? Is wheat swallow healthy?
Wheat swallow is well known for its good Glycemic Index and low calorie making it perfect for weight loss and control blood sugar level. Wheat is therefore the swallow of choice for persons living with diabetes. Wheat swallow is very delicious and nutritious meal for both adults and children.
Wheat swallow is a light brown swallow that is made from whole grain wheat. Wheat is high in protein and rich in fibre. It helps cleanse the colon and after digestion it facilitates the digestive process.
Nutrition info of wheat swallow
Wheat swallow is mainly composed of carbohydrates but also has moderate amounts of protein.
Here are the nutrition facts for one wrap (100 grams) of wheat swallow:
Calories: 340
Water: 11%
Protein: 13.2 grams
Carbs: 72 grams
Sugar: 0.4 grams
Fiber: 10.7 grams
Fat: 2.5 grams
Wheat swallow is rich in folate, selenium, copper, manganese, and phosphorus.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHEAT SWALLOW
➡️Controls obesity
➡️Improves body metabolism
➡️Prevents type 2 Diabetes
➡️Reduces chronic Inflammation -anti-inflammatory
➡️Stimulates the gall bladder. Prevents gall bladder stones
➡️Wheat swallow has low glycemic Index
➡️Assures a healthy life
➡️Promotes bowel movement, treats constipation
➡️Promotes women’s health ..boost ovulation
➡️Prevents colon cancer and other forms of cancer.
➡️Prevents childhood asthma
➡️Prevents against coronary heart diseases
➡️Relieves postmenopausal symptoms
➡️Prevents heart attack
➡️Wheat swallow is satisfying, it fills the stomach.
➡️Rich in antioxidants and helps mop up dangerous free radicals.
➡️Boosts blood production… prevents anemia
➡️Aids gut health
➡️Wheat swallow is Keto compliant.
How does wheat swallow lower blood sugar and reduce weight loss?
The mechanism via which wheat swallow reduce blood sugar and promotes weight loss is more or less the same pathway. Wheat swallow has low Glycemic index. It is rich in superior fiber which helps in reducing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and it aids in weight loss by making you feel fuller (an eating less).
Is Wheat swallow healthy?
Yes. Apart from the side effects (bloating, abdominal pains, vomiting, diarrhea) that may be triggered in persons with celiac disease or inflammatory bowel syndrome, wheat swallow is a relatively healthy meal for diabetics and persons on a weight loss regimen.
CAVEAT: Wheat swallow is rich in a protein called gluten and should not be eaten by persons that are gluten intolerant. Gluten can trigger a harmful immune response in predisposed individuals. Persons with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or celiac disease should take note. They should avoid wheat swallow.
READ ALSO: List of Nigerian foods that a gluten free.
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Thanks for this great write up Doc.