Why should you eat organic cereals?
What has brought grains into the food mainstream and why are all food marketers jumping on the bandwagon? There must be something significant that makes each food category compete to include this item in one way or another. From products made for children to items for adults who go to the gym or the sports ring, these days they are part of every package.
The interesting twist is that the food vendors in our homes have been selling us this energy source for many years, but we haven’t listened carefully.
Cereals like Upma, Poha provide not only flavor, but also immense health benefits. Today you can access the ready-to-cook Upma mix.
Foxtail Millets Upma Mix: Regular use of foxtail is good protection against coronary heart disease and reduces the chances of cardiac arrest and death. Being a food suitable for diabetics, it contains a good amount of phenolic (a strong antioxidant) that is used to eliminate toxins from the body. People who cannot consume wheat are left with very few options as most of the products on the market like cookies, bakery products like bread, etc., are made from wheat. As a gluten-free diet, foxtail millet is a perfect food for people with celiac disease, as it promotes digestion, increases energy levels, and helps maintain cholesterol levels.
Sooji Rava Upma Mix: Sooji is very good for diabetics or those who want to lose weight. Sooji is made from durum wheat and is slowly digested, so it maintains 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. Helps in weight loss, diabetes and prevents constipation. It is also used as a weaning food, for the transition of babies from breast milk to semi-solid foods. Being rich in protein, it helps build muscles.
Cereals do not need to be equated with oatmeal. Cereals like puffed rice are simply storehouses of health. When one has to control the weight without being too hungry and without letting the stomach empty, the best way is to eat a good organic cereal like puffed rice, also called nel pori or aralu in the local language. It is a very good source of potassium, zinc, copper, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. The presence of magnesium helps enzyme function, increases energy, strengthens the heart muscles, prevents strokes, and prevents heart attacks. Magnesium is also linked to treating depression. You can make Bhel Puri with this puffed rice.
Many recipes that are generally sacrificed by weight-conscious people can easily be remade with cereals like Wheat Daliya, Foxtail Millets, Rava Sooji, and Puffed Paddy.
It is an added bonus when the cereals are organic. Organic crops are not exposed to synthetic pesticides, GMOs and petroleum-based fertilizers or sewage sludge. Organic farming practices include the use of natural fertilizers like compost and manure to feed the soil and plants. Crop rotation, mulching, and tillage are used to control weeds, while insects are controlled by natural methods such as traps and birds.
Enjoy the comfort of organic cereals and the health that accompanies them.