Why Should You Eat Organic Cereals?
What has made cereals enter the
mainstream of food and why is every food marketer jumping on the bandwagon?
There must be something significant that is making every food category vying to
include this element in some form or the other. From products made for kids to
items intended for adults hitting the gym or sports-ring, they are a part of
every package today.
The interesting twist is that food
marketers in our households have been selling us this power-source for many
years, but we have not been listening carefully. Cereals like Upma, Poha
provide not only taste but also immense health benefits. Nowadays you can
access ready to cook Upma mix.
Foxtail Millets Upma Mix: Regular use
of foxtail is a good guard against coronary diseases and reduces chances of
cardiac arrest and fatalities. Being a diabetic friendly food, it contains a
fair amount of phenolic (a strong anti-oxidant) used to get rid of toxins in
the body. People who cannot consume wheat are left with very few options as
most of the products in the market like biscuits, bakery items like bread,
etc., are made from Wheat. As a gluten free diet, foxtail millet is a perfect
food for people suffering from Celiac, promoting digestion, increases energy
levels and helping in maintaining cholesterol levels.
Sooji Rava Upma Mix: Sooji is very
good for diabetics or those who wish to lose weight. Sooji is made from the
durum wheat and is slow to digest, thus sustaining energy for a longer period
of time. Wheat Daliya Upma Mix: An excellent source of dietary fiber, Daliya is
one of the best alternatives to wheat. It aids in weight loss, diabetes and
prevents constipation. It is also used as a weaning food, to transition babies
from breast milk to semi-solid food. Being rich in proteins it helps in
building muscles.
Cereals need not be equated to Oats.
Cereals like puffed paddy are simply store-houses of health. When one has to
control weight without starving too much and without letting the stomach run
empty, the best way is to eat a good organic cereal like puffed paddy, also
called nel pori or aralu in the local language. It is a very good source of
potassium, zinc, copper, thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 pantothenic acid, iron,
magnesium, phosphorous and manganese. The presence of magnesium aids in enzyme
function, energy boosters, strengthening heart muscles, preventing strokes and
avoiding heart attacks. Magnesium is also linked to treatment of depression.
You can make Bhel Puri with this puffed paddy.
Many recipes that are usually
sacrificed by weight-conscious people can be easily remade with cereals like
Wheat Daliya, Foxtail Millets, Rava Sooji and Puffed Paddy.
It is an added advantage when the
cereals are organic. Organic crops are not exposed to synthetic pesticides,
GMOs, and fertilizers that are petroleum-based or sewage sludge-based. Organic
farming practices include the usage of natural fertilizers such as compost and
manure to feed soil and plants. Crop rotation, mulching and tilling are used to
control weeds, while insects are controlled using natural methods such as traps
and birds.
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