{"id":12989,"date":"2026-07-23T11:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=12989"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:08:35","slug":"is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Dalia Good for Digestion? What Broken Wheat Really Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a620c615e863\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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Fibre?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Why_Dalia_Can_Work_at_Breakfast\" >Why Dalia Can Work at Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#How_to_Build_a_More_Balanced_Dalia_Bowl\" >How to Build a More Balanced Dalia Bowl<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Recipe_1_Vegetable_and_Moong_Dal_Dalia\" >Recipe 1: Vegetable and Moong Dal Dalia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Recipe_2_Apple_Nut_and_Cardamom_Dalia\" >Recipe 2: Apple, Nut and Cardamom Dalia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Dalia_vs_Oats_Poha_and_Rava\" >Dalia vs Oats, Poha and Rava<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_Dalia_Good_for_Everyone\" >Is Dalia Good for Everyone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#How_to_Make_Dalia_Easier_on_Busy_Mornings\" >How to Make Dalia Easier on Busy Mornings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#A_Closing_Note_on_Simplicity\" >A Closing Note on Simplicity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_dalia_good_for_digestion\" >Is dalia good for digestion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#How_much_fibre_does_dalia_contain\" >How much fibre does dalia contain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_dalia_a_whole_grain\" >Is dalia a whole grain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_dalia_gluten-free\" >Is dalia gluten-free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_dalia_better_than_oats\" >Is dalia better than oats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Is_sweet_or_savoury_dalia_better\" >Is sweet or savoury dalia better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Can_dalia_be_made_in_advance\" >Can dalia be made in advance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fibre-for-digestion\/is-dalia-good-for-digestion-benefits-recipes\/#Next_Steps\" >Next Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong><em>Whole-wheat dalia can add fibre to breakfast and works easily with vegetables, dal, fruit or nuts. Here is what it can (and cannot) do for digestion, plus two simple recipes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IS DALIA GOOD FOR DIGESTION?<\/strong> It can be a useful fibre-containing breakfast, particularly when it is made from whole broken wheat and combined with vegetables, pulses, fruit, nuts or seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is not an automatic yes for everyone. Dalia contains wheat and gluten, and some people may experience gas, bloating or other symptoms after eating wheat or increasing fibre quickly. Its nutritional value also depends on the finished bowl: vegetable-and-moong dalia is quite different from a preparation made with large quantities of jaggery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The useful case for dalia is therefore straightforward. It is an adaptable wheat-based breakfast that can help broaden the fibre sources in a meal, without needing to be treated as a digestive cure or superfood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Dalia_or_Broken_Wheat\"><\/span><strong>What Is Dalia or Broken Wheat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalia is wheat that has been broken or cracked into smaller pieces rather than ground into fine flour. When it is made from the whole wheat kernel and retains the bran and germ, it qualifies as a whole-grain food. (Check the product description or ingredient list rather than assuming that every broken-wheat product is nutritionally identical.) This distinguishes it from maida (which is refined to remove the bran) and places it firmly in the whole-grain category alongside wheat atta, millets and other whole cereals. It&#8217;s been a breakfast staple across North and Central India for centuries, eaten most commonly as a savoury vegetable khichdi-style porridge or as a sweet porridge with milk and jaggery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dalia_Contain_Fibre\"><\/span><strong>Does Dalia Contain Fibre?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When dalia is produced from the whole wheat kernel and retains its bran and germ, it contributes dietary fibre. Fibre forms part of a varied diet that may help support bowel regularity, particularly when fluid intake is adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single universal fibre figure should not be assigned to every dalia product. Wheat variety, bran retention, processing, moisture and serving quantity can all change the number. Check the current nutrition label for the product being used rather than applying the whole-wheat atta figure automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also sensible to increase fibre gradually. For some people, a sudden increase in whole grains can cause gas or bloating rather than immediate digestive comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\u24d8 Dalia At A Glance<\/strong><br><strong>Made from:<\/strong> Cracked or broken wheat<br><strong>Whole grain:<\/strong> Yes, when the full kernel and its bran and germ are retained<br><strong>Contains gluten:<\/strong> Yes<br><strong>Fibre:<\/strong> Varies by product and serving; check the current nutrition label<br><strong>Can be prepared as:<\/strong> Savoury upma, khichdi-style dalia or sweet porridge<br><strong>Worth remembering:<\/strong> Vegetables, pulses, fruit, nuts and seeds change the nutritional value of the finished bowl<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dalia_Can_Work_at_Breakfast\"><\/span><strong>Why Dalia Can Work at Breakfast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast is where whole-grain fibre makes the most perceptible difference to the rest of a day for many people \u2014 a fibre-containing breakfast slows the absorption of the meal&#8217;s carbohydrates, contributes to feeling full through the morning, and adds to a day&#8217;s fibre total before lunch has even happened. Starting with a plain white-rice poha, plain toast or packaged cereal (many of which are low in fibre despite marketing framing) puts more pressure on the rest of the day to make up the fibre difference. Starting with dalia or a millet porridge removes some of that pressure naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_More_Balanced_Dalia_Bowl\"><\/span><strong>How to Build a More Balanced Dalia Bowl<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The savoury version \u2014 dalia upma or khichdi, cooked with tempered spices, onion, tomato and whatever vegetable is available \u2014 is the most fibre-complete preparation, since it adds a vegetable source to the grain. The sweet version \u2014 dalia porridge with milk and jaggery \u2014 is quicker and suits a household that wants a minimal-effort breakfast. Both are valid starting points, and neither requires treating dalia as a &#8216;health food&#8217; preparation rather than an ordinary breakfast. Packaged broken wheat, including Aashirvaad Samba Broken Wheat, can be used for savoury or sweet dalia preparations. Check the grain size and pack instructions, since cooking time and water requirements differ between products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_1_Vegetable_and_Moong_Dal_Dalia\"><\/span><strong>Recipe 1: Vegetable and Moong Dal Dalia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You need:<\/strong><br>\u00bd cup broken wheat, \u00bc cup yellow moong dal, 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables, 1 small onion, \u00bd teaspoon cumin, a pinch of turmeric, 1 teaspoon oil or ghee, salt and approximately 2\u00bd\u20133 cups water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><br>Rinse the broken wheat and dal. Heat the oil or ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin, followed by the onion and vegetables. Stir in the wheat, dal, turmeric, salt and water. Pressure-cook until the grains and dal are soft, following the cooker and product instructions. Add hot water after cooking where you prefer a looser consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this combination works:<\/strong> The dal and vegetables broaden the meal beyond the wheat alone, adding further fibre, protein and variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_2_Apple_Nut_and_Cardamom_Dalia\"><\/span><strong>Recipe 2: Apple, Nut and Cardamom Dalia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You need:<\/strong><br>\u00bd cup broken wheat, 1\u00bd cups milk or an appropriate alternative, 1 cup water, 1 small chopped or grated apple, 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, cardamom and optional jaggery to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><br>Cook the broken wheat with the water until nearly soft. Add the milk, apple and cardamom and continue cooking until creamy. Stir in the nuts. Where using jaggery, add a modest amount after cooking rather than assuming that every sweet dalia requires it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this combination works:<\/strong> Fruit and nuts add texture and variety, while sweetness can be adjusted rather than built into the recipe automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dalia_vs_Oats_Poha_and_Rava\"><\/span><strong>Dalia vs Oats, Poha and Rava<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalia, oats, poha and rava are different products rather than interchangeable versions of the same breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whole-wheat dalia retains more of the wheat kernel than refined semolina or rava. Oats contain beta-glucan and have a different fibre profile. Poha is made from flattened rice, and its nutritional contribution depends on the rice and processing as well as the vegetables, nuts or pulses added during cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most useful comparison is therefore between complete breakfasts rather than plain grains. A vegetable dalia with moong dal, a vegetable poha with peanuts and an oat bowl with fruit and nuts may all be more varied meals than their unaccompanied grain bases suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dalia_Good_for_Everyone\"><\/span><strong>Is Dalia Good for Everyone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No single breakfast suits every digestive system. Dalia contains wheat and gluten, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease and may be inappropriate for those with a diagnosed wheat allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people with irritable bowel syndrome or recurring bloating also find that certain wheat-based foods aggravate symptoms, although the reason and appropriate dietary response vary. Persistent symptoms should be discussed with a doctor or dietitian rather than managed by eliminating foods on the basis of a general article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people who tolerate wheat, whole-grain dalia can simply be one of several useful breakfast options. It should not be presented as a remedy for constipation, bloating or an unhealthy gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Dalia_Easier_on_Busy_Mornings\"><\/span><strong>How to Make Dalia Easier on Busy Mornings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common barrier to a regular dalia breakfast isn&#8217;t motivation, it&#8217;s time. Pressure-cooking can shorten the preparation time, while soaking or batch-cooking may help on busy mornings. Follow the pack instructions for the particular broken-wheat product you are using. A simple sweet dalia with pre-boiled milk and jaggery is also effortless. Batch-cooking dalia at the weekend and reheating portions through the week is a common practical approach. And for days when none of this is realistic, the point isn&#8217;t perfect dalia every morning \u2014 it&#8217;s that having it in rotation at all, whenever it fits, is more useful than treating it as an all-or-nothing habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closing_Note_on_Simplicity\"><\/span><strong>A Closing Note on Simplicity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most enduring whole-grain breakfasts in Indian cooking \u2014 dalia, ragi kanji, upma from rava or broken wheat \u2014 share a common trait: they&#8217;re simple, require no special equipment, use accessible ingredients, and have been made in Indian kitchens across generations without any particular health framing. That longevity is its own recommendation. None of these foods needs to be positioned as a &#8216;superfood&#8217; or a gut intervention to justify its place in a morning routine \u2014 they&#8217;ve already earned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dalia_good_for_digestion\"><\/span><strong>Is dalia good for digestion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whole-wheat dalia can contribute fibre to breakfast, which may support bowel regularity as part of an overall fibre-containing diet. It is not a digestive treatment, and some people experience gas, bloating or symptoms after eating wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_fibre_does_dalia_contain\"><\/span><strong>How much fibre does dalia contain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount varies by the wheat, processing method, bran retention and product. Check the nutrition label for the specific broken wheat used rather than applying the fibre figure for atta to every dalia product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dalia_a_whole_grain\"><\/span><strong>Is dalia a whole grain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalia can be a whole-grain product when it is made from the complete wheat kernel and retains the bran and germ. The word \u201cbroken\u201d alone does not confirm how much of the kernel remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dalia_gluten-free\"><\/span><strong>Is dalia gluten-free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Dalia is made from wheat and contains gluten. It is unsuitable for people with coeliac disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dalia_better_than_oats\"><\/span><strong>Is dalia better than oats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither is universally better. Both can form part of a balanced breakfast, but oats and wheat have different fibre profiles. The recipe, serving size, accompaniments and individual tolerance matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sweet_or_savoury_dalia_better\"><\/span><strong>Is sweet or savoury dalia better?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither format is automatically better. Savoury dalia makes it easy to add vegetables and pulses, while sweet dalia can include fruit and nuts. The amount of added sugar or jaggery changes the final bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dalia_be_made_in_advance\"><\/span><strong>Can dalia be made in advance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Cooked dalia can be refrigerated promptly in a covered container and reheated thoroughly, adding water or milk to loosen it. Follow ordinary food-safety practices and avoid leaving cooked cereal at room temperature for long periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Steps\"><\/span><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do hook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happytummyapp.com\/#how-it-works\">Scan Your Plate<\/a> \u2014 did a whole grain show up in your breakfast today?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/happy-tummy-gpt\">Ask Happy Tummy GPT<\/a>: \u201cWhat\u2019s a good dalia recipe for a quick weekday breakfast?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect: \u201cWhat other whole grains can you include in tomorrow&#8217;s breakfast?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> <em>This article is intended for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical or dietary advice. Dalia contains wheat and gluten. Digestive responses to wheat and fibre vary; consult a qualified healthcare professional if you have coeliac disease, a wheat allergy or persistent digestive symptoms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nin.res.in\/ebooks\/IFCT2017.pdf\">Indian Food Composition Tables 2017<\/a> \u2014 ICMR\u2013National Institute of Nutrition<br>NIDDK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/constipation\/eating-diet-nutrition\">Eating, Diet and Nutrition for Constipation<\/a><br>NIDDK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/gas-digestive-tract\/eating-diet-nutrition\">Eating, Diet and Nutrition for Gas in the Digestive Tract<\/a><\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whole-wheat dalia can add fibre to breakfast and works easily with vegetables, dal, fruit or nuts. Here is what it can (and cannot) do for digestion, plus two simple recipes. 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