Caltrop or water chestnut is famously called singhara. Singhara is a winter fruit, but its by-product, singhara atta, is found around the year.

Singhara is grown underwater. Its fruit is sun-dried and then ground to make flour out of it. It is primarily used as a fasting food. It can also be used in a variety of dishes.  It not only enriches the taste of any dish but ensures a healthy diet.

There are multiple health benefits of singhara atta. A few of them are- 

• Provides energy

Singhara flour or Singhara Atta is a good source of energy. It has high carbs content and nutrients like iron, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium that are known to boost the energy level of the body. For this reason, it is consumed during the fasting period. It ensures a good energy level even without a proper diet.

• Good water retention capacity 

Singhara flour contains a high amount of phosphorus and a very less quantity of sodium. Hence, it ensures water is retained for a longer period in the body. Its coolness property quenches the thrust and promotes salivation. It helps you save from heat strokes.

• Free of Gluten

The singhara flour is free of Gluten. Gluten causes the problem of bloating, diarrhoea etc. in people who are intolerant to gluten. They can easily switch wheat flour from their diet and instead include the singhara flour which is gluten-free just like amaranth atta.

• Good for weight loss 

Singhara atta just like amaranth atta is enriched with high-fibre content. This fibre content in your diet ensures that you feel full for a longer period. It helps you cut down your binge eating habits. You can easily avoid heating fast food to remove your hunger.

Also, fibre has some additional benefits too. The inclusion of fibre in your diet would help in the prevention of lifestyle diseases.

• Good source of antioxidants and minerals 

Singhara is loaded with antioxidants and minerals. It is one of the most convincing reasons why you should include itsatta in your diet. It has no cholesterol just like amaranth atta. 

Singhara is loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins. It contains vitamin B6, copper and potassium. It is also enriched with iodine and manganese that protect you from Thyroid. Due to its antioxidant properties, it also boosts the immunity of the individual.

• Provide lustre to hair 

It has potassium, vitamin E, vitamin b etc. that ensures healthy hair and in addition to it provide lustre to the hair.

• Good for pregnant women

Singhara should be included in the diet of pregnant women. It promotes foetus development. It easily elevated mood and helps in stopping the bleeding after miscarriage.

• Lowers the blood pressure

Singhara flour helps in lowering blood pressure because it contains potassium in it. It also acts as a stress booster and mood elevator because of the presence of vitamin B6.

Conclusion

Singhara flour is one of the organic products and these above-mentioned benefits are convincing enough to include the organic singhara atta in your diet.