What are the benefits of miscellaneous grains?

Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food) replied:

In the eating habits of the Chinese nation, miscellaneous grains have always been a very important food, which is often called "five grains" or "six grains" traditionally. Coarse cereals generally include cereals, beans, potatoes and other plant raw materials, and different kinds of coarse cereals have their own nutritional characteristics and advantages. The following are the main advantages of miscellaneous grains nutrition:

1. is rich in dietary fiber and crude cellulose.

Miscellaneous grains contain more dietary fiber and other plant cellulose, which can increase intestinal peristalsis and promote the normal operation of digestive system. In addition, dietary fiber can also reduce cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension.

2. Low sugar index

Compared with foods with high glycemic index such as white rice, the sugar content of miscellaneous grains is relatively low, which can slowly release energy and prolong satiety, and is more suitable for people who control blood sugar levels.

3. High nutritional value

The growth of coarse cereals under natural conditions is often influenced by the environment. The seed coat forms a protective layer with external tissues such as shell membrane, and accumulates more nutrients in the growth process, such as carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, B vitamins, vegetable tannins and other natural high-quality ingredients.

4. Rich in trace elements and vitamins

Miscellaneous grains are also rich in trace elements and vitamins, such as zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium, calcium and vitamins A, B 1, B2, E, etc. Among them, iron is a hematopoietic substance, which can improve the body's immunity; Zinc is one of the important components of metabolic energy, which helps to enhance human immune function. Obtaining these trace elements and vitamins is very beneficial to health.

5. Balanced nutrition

As a kind of food with a variety of plant resources, miscellaneous grains can provide nutritional support that the traditional "top three flavors" such as meat, fruits and vegetables can't provide, especially in the period when the food base in poor mountainous areas is weak or the market is distorted, its balanced nutritional value will not be inferior to any food.

In a word, miscellaneous grains have many nutritional advantages, rich dietary fiber, low sugar index and high nutritional value, and contain many trace elements and vitamins. Therefore, we should eat miscellaneous grains in moderation to get more nutrition and keep healthy.

The above is the content provided by Tanida Dream, hoping to help everyone.