Is Injera Healthy?
2019-03-07
Injera is a very common food in Ethiopia, but is injera healthy? We know that the main component of injera is teff, a small grain. Its composition determines whether injera is healthy.
High nutritional value
Teff is rich in protein and contains eight essential amino acids for human growth and repair. It contains large amounts of calcium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, aluminum, strontium, thiamine and vitamin C. Teff also contains a variety of essential vitamins, including vitamin B and vitamins A and K. A quarter cup of teff contains about 0.2 mg of thiamine, 0.13 mg of riboflavin, 1.6 mg of niacin and 0.2 mg of vitamin B6. It also has 4 international units of vitamin A and 0.9 micrograms of vitamin K. Vitamin B supports the immune system and helps the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is called coagulation vitamins, which is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin A is essential for eye health and is a natural antioxidant that protects your body from free radicals.
Guten free
Teff is a gluten-free grain that is a good choice for people who are intolerant of gluten or who choose a gluten-free lifestyle.
Better manage blood sugar
If you have diabetes, you may want to consider adding teff to your diet to control your blood sugar levels. Teff contains about 20% to 40% resistant starch and has a relatively low glycemic index (GI) that helps diabetics better regulate their sugar levels.
Low sodium, low fat
Teff is also great for those looking to lower their blood pressure and keep their heart healthy. Of course, this grain has a very low saturated fat content.
So in general, injera is healthy, but if you want to buy in the market instead of making at home, it is best to choose some old brands, because some manufacturers will use other materials instead of teff.
High nutritional value
Teff is rich in protein and contains eight essential amino acids for human growth and repair. It contains large amounts of calcium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, aluminum, strontium, thiamine and vitamin C. Teff also contains a variety of essential vitamins, including vitamin B and vitamins A and K. A quarter cup of teff contains about 0.2 mg of thiamine, 0.13 mg of riboflavin, 1.6 mg of niacin and 0.2 mg of vitamin B6. It also has 4 international units of vitamin A and 0.9 micrograms of vitamin K. Vitamin B supports the immune system and helps the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is called coagulation vitamins, which is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin A is essential for eye health and is a natural antioxidant that protects your body from free radicals.
Guten free
Teff is a gluten-free grain that is a good choice for people who are intolerant of gluten or who choose a gluten-free lifestyle.
Better manage blood sugar
If you have diabetes, you may want to consider adding teff to your diet to control your blood sugar levels. Teff contains about 20% to 40% resistant starch and has a relatively low glycemic index (GI) that helps diabetics better regulate their sugar levels.
Low sodium, low fat
Teff is also great for those looking to lower their blood pressure and keep their heart healthy. Of course, this grain has a very low saturated fat content.
So in general, injera is healthy, but if you want to buy in the market instead of making at home, it is best to choose some old brands, because some manufacturers will use other materials instead of teff.
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