Wheat bran is the hard outer layer of wheat. Being rich in fiber it is considered as one of the best sources of dietary fiber that we all require daily for optimal digestive health. As you know, good quality fiber is essential to regulate our digestive activity and as such, it is effective in the prevention of cancer and other disorders of the digestive tract. Wheat bran is also rich in Iron and some other micronutrients. It doesn't contain cholesterol, sugar or sodium. Wheat bran can be added to Atta for fiber betterment.
Millets are nowadays getting a lot of attention. The widely grown varieties are:
- Pearl millet
- Foxtail millet
- Finger millet (Ragi)
- Proso millet
- Kodo millet
- Little millet
Finger millet (Ragi) is rich in Calcium and Iron. Including this daily in the diet is a sure way to provide us the daily requirement of these two very important nutrients very much needed for healthy bones and prevention of osteoporosis. Include Ragi in the daily diet of children especially girls for them to get strong bones. Always keep in mind 'prevention is better than cure'.
Quaker Oats plus, I like this variety of Oats introduced recently. This is a cool combination of :
- Oats
- Ragi (Finger millet)
- Wheat
- Barley
I take a little of all the three every day; Wheat bran, millets and oats plus. Just a teaspoon full of all the three together with diluted low-fat milk and sugar. Simmer on low heat for some time until thoroughly cooked. Put a crushed almond, a speck of nutmeg and a small seed of cardamom. Cool it and enjoy with crushed ice or have it warm. It is yummy, both ways😊
