In A Nut Shell About Grains, Legumes and Nuts
This
true grain comes from botanical family called 'Poaceae'. Wheat is most widely cultivated and is
favourite for its culinary application. Wheat is high in carbs, fiber and
protein complex which forms the gluten. It also contains B group vitamins like
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamin E. It is also rich in
iron, zinc, magnesium, copper and calcium. There are two types of wheat ,
one is bread wheat which is used by all of us for various
cookings at home in the form of chapati, porridge, various baking foods, flaked
and puffed wheat is used for breakfast cereal and cereal snack bars and in
bakeries . Refined grains like white
flour are processed so the properties of germ and bran are removed. Refined flour
and its products are low in vitamins and minerals.
BARLEY
This is one of the oldest grain to be cultivated. It is low in gluten and fat. It is high in carbohydrates and fiber. It has low glycemic index. Malted barley is used for alcoholic beverages.
This is one of the oldest grain to be cultivated. It is low in gluten and fat. It is high in carbohydrates and fiber. It has low glycemic index. Malted barley is used for alcoholic beverages.
CORN
This is the sweetest tasting grain. When the corn is matured and dried it is used like other grains to make flour. It is widely used by the food manufacturers. Corns are high in fiber and carbohydrates. They are also high in fats compared to other grains. Corn is gluten-free, the yellow corn contains beta carotene.
This is the sweetest tasting grain. When the corn is matured and dried it is used like other grains to make flour. It is widely used by the food manufacturers. Corns are high in fiber and carbohydrates. They are also high in fats compared to other grains. Corn is gluten-free, the yellow corn contains beta carotene.
RICE
This is the most eaten grain in the world. Rice is 85% carbohydrates, it has little amount of protein, its bran has insoluble fiber. it is high in potassium and low in sodium so is a blood pressure friendly food. It is gluten free and most non allergic grain. Brown rice is the one where the bran layer of it is still intact. it has more nutrients as the bran is not removed yet, hence it is fiber rich. Rice which is low in glycemic index are Doongara, clever rice and basmati rice. Jasmine rice is from Thailand, is fragrant and is usually steamed. Arabic rice is usually used for risottos.
This is the most eaten grain in the world. Rice is 85% carbohydrates, it has little amount of protein, its bran has insoluble fiber. it is high in potassium and low in sodium so is a blood pressure friendly food. It is gluten free and most non allergic grain. Brown rice is the one where the bran layer of it is still intact. it has more nutrients as the bran is not removed yet, hence it is fiber rich. Rice which is low in glycemic index are Doongara, clever rice and basmati rice. Jasmine rice is from Thailand, is fragrant and is usually steamed. Arabic rice is usually used for risottos.
Legumes and Dhals
They can also be called pulse or beans, lentils, peas. They are a good source of protein, iron, calcium and zinc and B vitamins. Black beans have folate, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron and antioxidants. They are high in protein and are good for diabetics. Chickpeas or garbanzo beans help lower the LDL , they are also good source of proteins. Hummus is a popular dish made from mashed chickpeas.
They can also be called pulse or beans, lentils, peas. They are a good source of protein, iron, calcium and zinc and B vitamins. Black beans have folate, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron and antioxidants. They are high in protein and are good for diabetics. Chickpeas or garbanzo beans help lower the LDL , they are also good source of proteins. Hummus is a popular dish made from mashed chickpeas.
OATS
This is a individual grain which almost never have its bran and germ removed in processing to make oat flour, so it has whole grain. Oats has a soluble fiber beta gluten which helps in removing the cholesterol and improves the blood glucose. Oats are high in carbohydrates, have a higher percentage of proteins than other grains, high in soluble fiber and has 8% unsaturated fats which is the healthy fats. Oats are also high in potassium and low in sodium thus health friendly. It contains B group of vitamins, copper and calcium.
This is a individual grain which almost never have its bran and germ removed in processing to make oat flour, so it has whole grain. Oats has a soluble fiber beta gluten which helps in removing the cholesterol and improves the blood glucose. Oats are high in carbohydrates, have a higher percentage of proteins than other grains, high in soluble fiber and has 8% unsaturated fats which is the healthy fats. Oats are also high in potassium and low in sodium thus health friendly. It contains B group of vitamins, copper and calcium.
GRAM FLOUR
Used like grains in the form of flour. This is ideally made from ground chick peas. It is high in protein and gluten-free. It is heart healthy, helps in stable blood glucose. It is helpful in digestion. It has manganese, folate, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, thiamin and vitamin B6.
Used like grains in the form of flour. This is ideally made from ground chick peas. It is high in protein and gluten-free. It is heart healthy, helps in stable blood glucose. It is helpful in digestion. It has manganese, folate, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, thiamin and vitamin B6.
Grains and legumes eaten together are a good source of carbs and
proteins with few micronutrients in it. This combination is a complete meal
itself. Avoid refined flour as it is devoid of fiber and many vitamins.
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