HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD EAT SABUDANA THIS NAVRATRI

Sabudana is laden with starches and simple sugars that are easily metabolized in the body, to generate glucose for the energy needs and biochemical functions of the cells and tissues. It is an ideal food to have post-fasting for a prolonged period and even after an arduous workout, as it replenishes the body with loads of energy and prevents fatigue, dizziness, and headaches.

Sabudana, a source of natural calcium, strengthens bones in growing children. It also restores optimum bone density in older people, assisting in alleviating osteoporosis symptoms. While younger people can consume sabudana daily, middle-aged and older adults need to eat measured servings, to augment bone health.

Sabudana is composed of certain key amino acids, making it a unique plant-based source of high quality proteins. It offers methionine, a sulphur-based amino acid to revive skin and hair health, valine and isoleucine which repair injured muscle tissues and threonine, to enable proper formation of teeth and enamel.

Sabudana comprises phenolic acids and flavonoids, two classes of antioxidants that are excellent free radical terminators. This promotes new skin cell formation, concealing fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, the vast reserves of amino acids in sabudana help boost collagen, maintaining suppleness and smoothness of the skin.

Iron deficiency anemia affects countless Indians every year, leading to excessive fatigue and low productivity levels. Sabudana is a powerhouse of iron, serving as a boon for people who experience low hemoglobin levels in the blood, thus effectively treating anemia.