Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : August 29, 2017 11:25 AM IST
Ganpati celebrations are incomplete without Bappa's favourite food -- Modak. The steamed rice modaks filled with coconut and jaggery are not only scrumptious but also healthy. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells why you must eat modaks. Here are few health benefits of modaks according to her.
Helps relieve constipation – As the filling is cooked in ghee, modaks can help you fight constipation. Ghee rebuilds the intestinal mucus lining and allows for smooth elimination of toxins.
Controls blood pressure - The presence of medium chain triglycerides in the coconut has known to exert a protective effect on the heart and also lower the blood pressure.
Lowers cholesterol - Who said modaks are high in lipids? Well, the plant sterols found in coconut and the dry fruit stuffing helps reduce the LDL and improves HDL levels.
Low in GI – The rice, coconut, jaggery steamed cooked and eaten with ghee is medium to low on glycemic index and completely SAFE, actually beneficial, for a steady blood sugar response.
Prevents arthritis – The butyric acid found in ghee is a traditional therapy for reducing inflammation in every tissue of the body, more specifically in the joints. Hence, eating modaks is not only prevents arthritis but also helps in relieving the joint pain.
Helps fight PCOD – The rice flour helps in stabilizing blood sugars and the Vit B1 found in rice helps reduce PMS and sugar craving. So eating modaks can help you fight the symptoms of PCOS/PCOD.
Aids in weight loss -- If you are trying to lose weight, then eat modaks. Modaks are full of good fat and rich in nutrients so there is just no reason for you to avoid it. In scriptures, modaks are celebrated as a food for virya – means both vigor in the body and stability in the mind that can help you maintain your weight.
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