Superfood: Cracked Wheat aka Broken Wheat, Bulgar Wheat, Dalia (Healthy, Weightloss, Vegan, Organic)
Cracked Wheat aka Broken Wheat, Bulgar Wheat, Lapsi, Dalia, Gothumai rava or Samba ravai is made from whole wheat kernels. It carries rich nourishing outer bran and also the germ of the wheat. It is a form of wheat which is prepared by milling whole wheat kernels roughly after its clean-up and husking. It is neither polished nor does it lose out on any of the whole wheat nutrients.
It is an excellent source of fiber, manganese, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, minerals, vitamins and it is heart healthy & full of nutrition.
It has the enzymes which contribute to insulin secretion and for releasing glucose into the bloodstream, hence, it can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly 30 percent.
It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure & slows the progress of atherosclerosis. It reduces the growth of Stenosis, an arterial condition that affects the heart’s arteries. Its a significant defense against breast cancer. It reduces cholesterol, blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension. It is better for blood sugar management, helps constipation, energizes body, keep away metabolic disorders & helps clean intestines.
Dalia is good for weight loss and in preserving a balanced healthy life. It is low in fat & very filling. Since it takes a long time for it to be digested, you do not feel hungry as often. Thus helping you loose weight, maintain a healthy body weight and make you active.
For everyday rice eaters, Dalia is a very good substitute for rice. As it helps not only in weight loss & other health benefits, but also works when you have a diabetic member in the family.
This grain can be consumed on a daily basis for it to be more effective without worrying about over consumption.
Now, this is cooked in multiple ways, across different cultures. From sweets to savories to even as an everyday staple instead of rice. Porridges, Soups, base food like rice, Upma, etc. This is also majorly eaten as a breakfast and can be eaten just like Oats.
If you want to first try it out, you can opt for these easier options…
1) Sweet Breakfast Porridge (just like oats)
2) Substitute it for rice
3) Upma with vegetables
** More recipes on this dish will be added as well
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