4 SUPERFOODS WITH THEIR BENEFIT
According to World Health Organization (WHO) definition of Health states:"Health is a state of mental, physical, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of any disease or infirmity". Hence to stay healthy would mean staying fit mentally and physically healthy. Today we will focus on staying physically healthy and the super foods that help you achieve that
List below are 4 super foods along with their health benefits:
1.BUCKWHEAT
All of us in India are familiar with the word 'KuttuKaAtta',the most preferable cereal during fasts. This os nothing but 'Buckwheat' flour. Buckwheat flour is very rich in protein as compared to other cereals with the biological value of above 90.
BENEFITS:
1.It is rich in iron, it also contains good quantities of magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium which are needed for building immunity, strong bones, improving blood flow and maintain the good texture of hair and skin
2.It contains health benefiting antioxidants too like polyphenols which gives protection from heart disease, diabetes, various types of cancer and also delays ageing
2.RICE BRAN OIL
According to the latest recommendation by National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) the ideal fatty acid composition of an oil is 27-33℅ (saturated fatty acid): 33-40℅(monounsaturated) :27-33℅ (polyunsaturated) and rive bran oil is closest to this recommendation. Its percentage being SFA (24℅): MUFA(42℅) :PUFA (34℅). It has a balanced fatty acid profile.
BENEFITS:
1.Ricebran oil contains Vitamin E in forms (Tocopherol and Tocotrienol), which are natural antioxidants and help fighting free radicals. Squalene, antioxidant in rice bran oil, works wonders in improving skin health as it act likes a natural moisturizer, prevents from formation of wrinkels and delays skin ageing protecting the skin from sun damage.
2.Rice bran oil, in spite of having high calories and fat constituents, has ability of controlling weight gain
3.GREEN BANANA FLOUR
It is made by drying unripe green bananas and grinding them to a fine powder. It has a mild nutty taste and is very similar to wheat flour, thus making it an ideal replacement in gluten-free recipes. Since it has high starch content it allows you to use less flour than required in your everyday recipes. One of the primary reasons for the numerous benefits is the presence of resistance starch in it.
BENEFITS:
1.Heart health: It is an excellent source of potassium which helps to control the electrical activity of the heart.
2.Diabetic friendly: Since the young banana are picked before they ripen, their sugar content never fully develops.
3.Ideal for weight watchers: The resistant starch in green banana slows the release of food through the gut
4.Gluten Free: Ideal for those suffering from gluten intolerance
4.BLACK RICE
Black rice or also known as 'Forbidden Rice' is a variety of rice that is considered to be very healthy. Simply put, when you look at the rice varieties look at the colour of the rice, the darker the shade of rice, the more nutrition it has.
BENEFITS:
1.Rice in Antioxidants: Black rice is a grain which is super rich and loaded with Antioxidants
2.Rice in Fibre: Black rice is loaded with fibre and minerals. A typical bowl of 100gms of black rice serving has over 4.9grams of fibre.
3.Has anti-inflammatory properties: Black rice is a natural healing food
4.Helps fight diabetes: Black rice bran contains fibre, which in turn help glucose to be absorbed by your body over a longer period of time.
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According to the latest recommendation by National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) the ideal fatty acid composition of an oil is 27-33℅ (saturated fatty acid): 33-40℅(monounsaturated) :27-33℅ (polyunsaturated) and rive bran oil is closest to this recommendation. Its percentage being SFA (24℅): MUFA(42℅) :PUFA (34℅). It has a balanced fatty acid profile.
BENEFITS:
1.Ricebran oil contains Vitamin E in forms (Tocopherol and Tocotrienol), which are natural antioxidants and help fighting free radicals. Squalene, antioxidant in rice bran oil, works wonders in improving skin health as it act likes a natural moisturizer, prevents from formation of wrinkels and delays skin ageing protecting the skin from sun damage.
2.Rice bran oil, in spite of having high calories and fat constituents, has ability of controlling weight gain
3.GREEN BANANA FLOUR
It is made by drying unripe green bananas and grinding them to a fine powder. It has a mild nutty taste and is very similar to wheat flour, thus making it an ideal replacement in gluten-free recipes. Since it has high starch content it allows you to use less flour than required in your everyday recipes. One of the primary reasons for the numerous benefits is the presence of resistance starch in it.
BENEFITS:
1.Heart health: It is an excellent source of potassium which helps to control the electrical activity of the heart.
2.Diabetic friendly: Since the young banana are picked before they ripen, their sugar content never fully develops.
3.Ideal for weight watchers: The resistant starch in green banana slows the release of food through the gut
4.Gluten Free: Ideal for those suffering from gluten intolerance
4.BLACK RICE
Black rice or also known as 'Forbidden Rice' is a variety of rice that is considered to be very healthy. Simply put, when you look at the rice varieties look at the colour of the rice, the darker the shade of rice, the more nutrition it has.
BENEFITS:
1.Rice in Antioxidants: Black rice is a grain which is super rich and loaded with Antioxidants
2.Rice in Fibre: Black rice is loaded with fibre and minerals. A typical bowl of 100gms of black rice serving has over 4.9grams of fibre.
3.Has anti-inflammatory properties: Black rice is a natural healing food
4.Helps fight diabetes: Black rice bran contains fibre, which in turn help glucose to be absorbed by your body over a longer period of time.
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