Eat coarse grains, get a long life gift! You will get rid of obesity and diseases, know its miraculous benefits

Jaunpur: Our elders often used to say that earlier people used to live a healthy life for 100 years. Its mystery was their diet, which included coarse grains such as jowar, millet, kodo, kutki, ragi, sama and kangni. Due to modern lifestyle and changing food, people have become attracted to fast food and junk food, due to which serious diseases like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are increasing rapidly. On this subject, Nutritionist Dr. Shweta Gupta gave detailed information and appealed people to adopt coarse grains.

Why did earlier people live healthy?
According to Dr. Shweta Gupta, in the olden times, farmers and common people used to consume thick grains regularly in their food. They contain high fiber content, which makes the digestive system strong and prevents stomach related diseases. Coarse grains are slowly digested, due to which blood sugar level is controlled and prevents diseases like diabetes. This is the reason that the generation of our grandparents and great-grandfather used to stay healthy for 90-100 years.

Fast food is making sick

The food of today’s generation has completely changed. Fast foods like pizza, burgers, noodles, packaged snacks and soda give empty calories to the body, but they have a huge lack of nutrients. Dr. Shweta says that these habits not only increase obesity, but are also causing heart disease, cancer and kidney problems. Especially this trend is becoming dangerous among children and youth.

How to get coarse grains included in food?
According to experts, it is not difficult to include coarse grains in your daily meals. Instead of wheat and rice, 3-4 days a week, rotis or khichdi can be made from coarse grains. Ragi porridge, Sama kheer or millet bread are considered very beneficial in breakfast. Also, coarse grains can be used with salads and soup.

Benefits of coarse grains:

Strengthens the digestive system – being rich in fiber and prevents constipation and stomach problems.
Blood sugar controls – boon for diabetes patients.
Protects the heart – helpful in reducing cholesterol.
Controls weight – does not allow hunger for a long time.
Increases the immune system – the body gets the power to fight against diseases.

Appeal to people
Dr. Shweta Gupta said that if today’s generation wants to live a long and healthy life, then they have to immediately distance from fast food and junk food. It is very important for children to taste and habit of coarse grains from the beginning. The government is also giving its benefits by declaring coarse grains as ‘Shri food’. In such a situation, every family should include coarse grains in their plate.