Information of the food stuffs

posted by Silken Beaut @ 2:09pm, Sunday 7 June 2009.

BRAN ATTA: Bran is the outer layer of the grain. Source of soluble fibre, have tremendous benefits for the G. I tract as a probiotic food in combating heart disease & perhaps in controlling weight.

RAGI  ATTA: A low  calorie cereal which contains amino acid methionine , usually absent in other cereals. Good source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium & fibre.

BARLEY ATTA: Roti /Parathas made with this atta , initiate you to the taste of fibre filled barley . Have these rotis with low fat curds to round up your meal.

BROWN RICE: Being unpolished , it has its store of fibre & B- complex vitamins as compared to normal polished rice. Can be replaced for normal rice to make traditional khichadi or any rice preparations to make a nutritious meal. This irresitible aroma filled brown rice should be served with low fat chilled curds for a traditional fare.

BARLEY BISCUITS: Barley is low in glycemic index , made into biscuits , which keeps you satisfied for longer to avoid overeating, reduces triglycerides & total & LDL cholesterol.

MASALA STICKS: A delicious accompaniment to the piping hot soups. The spices in it are a double dose of flavour.

GARLIC STICKS: A clove of garlic a day is always recommended for its health benefits ( helps in lowering cholesterol & controlling blood pressure). Here’s a creative way to add it to your daily meals in form of sticks to have it as such or with vegetable soups.

PEPPER STICKS: Packed with the delicate seasonings & spices , this makes a wonderful snack, especially when taken with hot beverages ( tea/ coffee).

MILLET KHAKRA: Specially created , enriched with 15 % protein , B- complex vitamins like niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, the essential amino acid & some Vit E . Contains phytate thereby reducing cholesterol levels & cancer risk.

MILLET AJWAIN: Biscuits blended with ajwain which reduces indigestion , forms a healthy tea- time snack.

BASIC BISCUITS: These are very filling & mutually supplemented low fat snack with jaggery added to it which is rich source of iron.

PREDZELS: Vibrant biscuits made from fibre rich bran flavoured with jeera which thereby aids in digestion & lowers blood glucose levels.

GOLDEN WHEAT: Like any other biscuits, these elegant biscuits  would leave you satisfied but not stuffed & keep you going till lunch/ dinner.

SOYA CHAKLI: This is a delicate combination of dal simmered with aromatic spices that lend to a bouquet of tantalizing flavours , along with all the nutrients that soya adds to our diet .

SOYA KHAKRA: These are crisp snack that will keep you going . This snack abounds in all the nutrients except fat. Make 2-3 batches of khakras & enjoy when hunger strikes .

SOYA BISCUITS: It has high protein content, rich in vitamins, lightly spiced with herbs like thyme, oregano further adding flavour to the biscuits.

SOYA BREAD: Rich in vegetable protein, which keeps body fit & is good for health. Rich source of iron, but also contains high amount of vitamins & minerals.

SOYA ROLL: Packed with nutrients can be consumed with vegetables & salads, making it fibre rich, as it fills you up & sustains energy levels for longer .

BRAN BREAD: Elegant sandwiches can be made with variety of stuffings with bran bread to enhance your fibre levels.

MILLET ATTA: Bored of regular chapatti everyday? This combination of millet & wheat flour has a store of iron, fibre & complex carbohydrates, excellent source for vegetarians. Contains phytonutrients responsible for lower rate of colon cancer

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