Discussion about future of small grain millets:

Dear friends,
                Now i would like to discuss the importance of our water and rain source resources with our food. The need of this discusstion at this point of time is to think of our agriculture system and the crops we are getting as food. Nowadays rice and wheat contains the major of our food culture. At this point we have to compare how much water is consumed for producing 1kg of rice/ wheat  VS 1kg of small millets, you will be surprised , millets required only one third of water it consumes than rice/wheat. In future we have to practice to have the food which require less water conservation not only farmers side but also for our health.
                 Many small millets have about 50 times more fiber content that rice/wheat and RAGI millets have 30 time more calcium content that rice/wheat. The iron content in rice is negligable when we compare with THINAI AND SAAMAI. Now a days all are searching for tonics, capsules and many more doctors for vitamin tablets and immunity boosters. Instead of this if we practice to take small millets in our food twice in a week, we dont want to stand in doctorshop..

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIBRE IN OUR FOOD:

Nowadays many of the breakfast cereals are projected in the market highlighting FIBRE content. Really it is a must in our daily food habit. Because fibre strengthens our bones, able to act like good immunity booster.
Dietary fiber is defined as plant cell component present as part of diet. Health benefits of dietary fiber are immense. Dietary fiber has the tendency to absorb water and to act as a bulking agent. It facilitates faster transition of food in the gastrointestinal tract, reduces the retention time of feces in the colon. It would bind bile salt and help in increasing the loss of cholesterol and act as a hypo cholestrelemic agent and therefore useful in dietary management of cardiovascular decease. Rice has the lowest percentage of dietary fiber than the other cereals. The dietary fiber of sorgam is 89.2%, pearl millet 122.3% and ragi has 113.5%, varagu has 115% fibre than rice.

STEP BY STEP TO HAVE GOOD FOOD HABITS:
               
             In this section, I want to peoples to know the rice items available in order to avoid the rice and wheat item. Because many people dont know even the names of the fantastic grains, which are very proteineous food. The issue for discussing these grains is to avoid rice, because white rice will slowly increase only carbohydrates in our body. White rice doesnt have specific proteins, minerals etc...
Hence Everyone try to change their food habit now atleast for our future generation. The initial step is to try to add any one of the whole grains in your weekly food. Instead using white rice in cooker just keep the whole grains listed below in cooker and serve hot as like as white rice.
The available grain rice are:
1. Thinai rice (fox tile millet rice)

2. Varagu rice (koda millet rice)

3. Saamai rice (little millet rice)

4. Cholam rice (jowar rice)

5. Kattu kambu rice ( bajra rice)

6. Kudirai vali rice (Barnyard millet rice)
 
so, in this section, i would like to introduce you how to cook THINAI RICE. Lots of dishes can be done using this grain.
The following are the some important links to check :


1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvcrs0xbxd0 , the above link is for thinai arisi adai.


2 .

Millet Rice (Thinai rice)

Thinai rice  (Millet/Foxtail Millet) Birds and bees like it. The hard working farmers in rural India like it. I liked it too. I am talking about the grain - millet
Millet + water + salt = a revelation!
Thinai rice is very tasty and once if you taste, you dont forget to leave. Especially it contains lot of protein, one of my friend is bodybuilder and he use to take regularly in order to gain the muscle.
Once he said me that it has good protein than protein mix available in the market....



Recipe:

1 cup millet ( foxtail millet)
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon of salt or to taste and one table spoon of oil for non sticky

    Just keep this millet with water in the cooker as like white rice. After the whistle comes, open the cooker and serve the rice with any kind of rasam, sambar and ever curd pickle.
its very delicious.
 

Korra Annam with Potato Kurma ~ Our Afternoon Meal Today 
3. Even thinai pongal can be done 
 
Using these millets have lot of advantage, some of them are

• They release sugar slowly – enough time for our body to produce required insulin. This is mainly because the coat of the grain is in tact and we take whole grain and not polished one.

• They are nutritious – well balanced at that – fibre,protein, iron etc.

• They require very little water and can grow in not-so-fertile lands also.
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• They are disease and pest resistent

DISCUSSING THE ISSUE OF GRAIN PRODUCTS

Today we are in the world, buys any  health related food product advertise in televisions and internets. The reason for this kind of attitude is , still not to spoil our health. Nowadays people are much looking for good food habits, but they dont know what to eat for healthy living. So, many companies are taking advantage to sell their products as health foods.
In olden days, our ancestors use to do all kind of works without any electrical and electronic home appliances. The root cause for this kind of healthy living is the food habit they used to have.They had whole grains and basins as their main food.Even my grand father was telling me that he used to have morning breakfast as JOWAR RICE only once in the morning and till evening he could able to all work without any tiredness. Also he used to tell me that every week he used to have BAJRA SOUP(koozh) RAGI KAZHI (RICE) THINAI PAYASAM (SWEET ) and many grain  based foods. The grains have good energy and also it increase the resistant power to our body. Even today all the states have home grown tarditional grains. The benefit of the home grown grain is, it grows according to that particular climatic region and hence the grain contains the typical culture of the particular area living people.
Today many social activists are trying to save the food habits used by our ancestors.
for your reference i introduce the biological name of grains: 

Benefits of muesli:

In the present time of high stress and lack of time, Muesli is a magical breakfast which provides all basic nutrients, which a healthy body needs.

Muesli is a cereal made from whole wheat flakes,  jowar flakes, ragi flakes, nuts . It is constituted with whole grains hence is a rich source of dietary fibre, minerals, vitamins, trace elements and proteins.

It was invented by a Swiss Doctor named Dr. Maximilian Birchner – Benner to provide a healthy diet to his patients. He made muesli an important part of his therapy to prove the wonders done by it in healing the patients. It worked .

The word muesli originates from Swiss – German word Mus , which means mixture and which is related to the old English word moose meaning stew or pottage . It became popular in western countries by 1960’s as a part of healthy food.Coming to the benefits of the magical muesli in our life, some of them are mentioned below.

1. Muesli being a very rich source of dietary fibre both, soluble and insoluble helps in lowering the blood cholesterol.

2. The soluble fibre in muesli helps in avoiding dramatic changes in blood sugar level.

3. Muesli having wheat flakes and nuts, contribute plenty of phytochemical agents call lignans which decreases the risk of problems like breast cancer, prostate and ovarian cancer.

4. The insoluble fibre in muesli reduces the probability of carcinogens in gastro intestinal tract.

5. The daily consumption of muesli reduces hypertension and hence reduces the need of hypertensive medication.

6. It is also seen to reduce the blood pressure to a great extent.

7. Muesli provides huge amount of energy instantly due to high content of carbohydrates.

8. It is a rich source of protein which strengthens the bone and increases the growth of hairs.

9. Muesli’s regular intake helps the person to heal the wounds faster due to the presence of beta – glucan in it.

10. It helps body of a person to fight any bacterial infection faster.

11. It controls the obesity also. The reason lies in the fact that the fibers swell up absorbing water so leaving lesser space for the intake of more food in the stomach.

12. Muesli is also considered to be a very good food to control the BMI [Body Mass Index].

13. Due to the presence of folic acid in muesli, it helps in generation of red blood cells (RBC).

14. Being a very rich source of minerals it helps in improving the metabolism of the body.

15. Being a rich source of vitamin E along with having anti oxidant properties, muesli improves the blood vessel elasticity.

16. Muesli also controls the plaque accumulation.

17. Muesli is the best supplement of the trace element Selenium which act as a catalyst in metabolic activity.

18. The vitamin B complex present in it takes care of the regeneration of body cells, nerves and bones.

19. If mixed with honey, it acts like an antiseptic, anti oxidant agent and as a cleanser in our body for a good health.

20. Muesli mixed with fresh fruits provides all natural nutrients to fight against seasonal diseases.

21. When used with vegetables muesli increases the vital substances and micro nutrients, which helps us to increase our hemoglobin hence fighting against anemia.

22. Muesli detoxifies the body.

23. Muesli is helpful in libido enhancement.

24. The presence of manganese in muesli along with low saturated fats keeps our heart safe.

25. Muesli is a rich source of omega – 3 fatty acid which helps in development of the nervous system.

26. Muesli is a rich source of calcium.

27. When consumed with fruits,muesli improves the skin tone and its glow.

28. Muesli with cinnamon has a healing property for cold and cough.

29. Muesli also helps in reducing the risk of age related diseases like arthritis etc.

30. Muesli being a rich source of fibre relives constipation by improving the bowl moment in the intestinal tract.

It is evident from above that muesli provides unlimited taste of nature.

There are so many options when choosing a breakfast cereal. One tasty option is muesli. Is it healthy?

The world of breakfast cereals can be a confusing one – particularly if your goal is to eat well from a nutritional standpoint. Even the so-called “healthy” breakfast cereals contain large amounts of sugar. One type of breakfast cereal that some find satisfying is muesli. This old-fashioned cereal was developed around the turn of the century and is a popular dish in India. It’s rapidly gaining in popularity here since it requires little preparation and makes a tasty and satisfying breakfast cereal; but what about its health benefits? Is muesli healthy?

What is Muesli?
It usually consists of a blend of rolled grains combined with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. It’s also a popular food product in health foods stores and natural markets because of its perceived health benefits.
Health Benefits of Muesli: Is Muesli Healthy?
The average cup of pre-packaged muesli has around 289 calories. Although it contains little fat, most pre-packaged brands of muesli are high in sugar and one serving can have as much as 26 grams of sugar and 66 grams of carbohydrates – definitely not a good choice if you’re on a carb restricted diet. It does have a significant amount of fiber and it’s a fair source of protein which makes it a food that’s relatively filling and satisfying. It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals – including vitamin E, the B vitamins, and iron. When you add milk, it also becomes a good source of bone building calcium.
Other Health Benefits of Muesli
The oats found in muesli contain beta-glucans which is a soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol levels. The dried fruits added to muesli contain anti-oxidants in addition to vitamins and minerals. The nuts add heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and if you buy a brand that contains walnuts, you get alpha-linolenic-acid which is converted to omega-3’s by the body. Omega-3’s are heart healthy and reduce inflammation.
Is Muesli Healthy?: The Bottom Line
All in all a bowl of muesli is a healthy way to start the day – if you buy a low sugar version. If you can’t find one, it’s not hard to make your own by combining rolled oats with the dried fruits and nuts of your choice. You can add a healthier sweetener such as Stevia instead of sugar. Another way to add natural sweetness to muesli is to add a little fruit juice to the milk when you eat it. It can also be mixed with yogurt for a quick breakfast or dessert treat. Enjoy eating muesli!

helathy grains!!!!

Hi, Welcome to my blog. I have been intrested to maintain a blog atleast not for me and but to share the importance of the miracle grains. Before to start this blog i would like to clarrify that i am residing in god's own country INDIA. India is blessed with lots and lots of natural things which many country cannot even imagine in their dreams.
Among those gifts, indian farming system and indian farmers are the best and foremost for me.