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Healthy replacement for rice

Discussion in 'Indian Diet & Nutrition' started by LLavanya, Dec 17, 2013.

  1. msm

    msm Gold IL'ite

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    quinoa is nothing but Thinai in Tamil and you should be able to get it in Chennai
     
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    Quinoa is absolutely NOT millet.
     
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    Can you tell me what Quinwa called in Tamil?
     
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    Hi viji,
    quinoa in tamil "Thinai". In my place one organic shop is there. They have quinoa,
    kambu, etc etc.
     
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    Quinoa brown rice and fada broken wheat
     
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    Wheat rava tastes varies from rice... but varaku tastes same as rice... i make lemon rice,tomato rice,urad rice and all other variety rice with that...
     
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    these are the benefits of millets.. i browsed this from internet


    • Highly nutritious – ideal for children
    • Acts as a prebiotic to feed important microflora in your inner ecosystem
    • Provides serotonin to calm and soothe your moods.
    • Helps hydrate your colon to keep you regular.
    • Great energy source – ideal for athletes
    • Complete protein source when combined with legumes – ideal for a vegetarian diet
    • Is alkaline.
    • High amounts of fiber
    • Rich in photochemicals including phytic acid, which is believed to lower cholesterol, and phytate, which is associated with reducing cancer risks.
    • All Millet varieties show high antioxidant activity.
    • Millet helps to control Blood sugar and Cholesterol.
    • Digests easily.
    • Millet Consumption decreases Triglycerides and C-Reactive Protein.
     

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