Thread by @Abhirajputfit

Every Indian has heard it:

“Don’t eat maida, it sticks inside your stomach.”

But is that even possible?

Here’s the breakdown of what’s myth, what’s real, and why Maida might still be dangerous: 🧵

1] Maida is refined wheat flour, made by removing the bran and germ from the wheat grain.

This leaves only the starchy endosperm.

Refining makes the flour soft and fine, but strips away the fiber and vitamins/minerals.

2] No, maida doesn’t literally ‘stick’ to your stomach or intestines.

It's mostly starch that gets rapidly broken down into glucose by digestive enzymes.

In fact, refined flour digests faster than whole grains which means quicker blood sugar spikes and absorption.

3] Why do people feel maida SITS HEAVY?

1 reason: Lack of fiber.

Whole grains help move food along, but maida has nearly zero fiber.

Low-fiber diets slow gut transit and can cause constipation, leaving you feeling bloated or sluggish.

4] Also, maida-based foods are often junk foods high in fat and sugar (think pastries, samosas, fried snacks) that slow digestion further.

A diet heavy in such refined-carb, high-fat foods is a recipe for a sluggish gut and discomfort after meals.

5] Metabolic impact:

Without fiber, maida’s carbs absorb fast and spike your blood glucose.

Frequent big sugar spikes strain your pancreas.

Over time, diets heavy in refined grains are linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

6] Weight & health:
Refined grains are less filling than fiber-rich whole grains, so it's easier to overeat them.

People who eat a lot of refined grain foods tend to have higher odds of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of obesity, high BP, and high sugar).

7] Nutritionally, maida is pretty empty.

Removing bran & germ means losing B-vitamins, vitamin E, healthy fats, iron, zinc, and antioxidants.

Some refined flour products are fortified, but they still lack the natural fiber and phytochemicals of whole grains.

8] Practical tips:

Prefer whole grains (whole-wheat atta, millets) for daily meals instead of maida.

More fiber & nutrients = better for gut, steadier blood sugar.

Keep maida-rich foods (pastries, white bread) occasional, not staples.

If you do eat maida:

Pair it with fiber & protein (veggies, dal, salad, etc.). This slows carb absorption.

Drink plenty of water and stay active.

Fluids and exercise keep your bowel movements regular.

Conclusion:

Maida won’t glue to your stomach.

But as a refined carb, too much can mess with your gut and your dietary structure if not planned well.

Enjoy naan or pastries occasionally, but for everyday meals choose fiber-rich whole grains instead.

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