Introduction-
Cereals are edible seeds or grains. Cereals are the most important part of our healthy diet. They are grown in large areas. It contains the most useful nutrients. They are the cheapest type of food.
Origin-
Cereal derives from the word “ceres” – “Name of Roman Goddess” of harvest and agriculture. They are the most grown crop in the world.
Benefits-
- It can be adapted to any soil or any climate- an adaptive nature.
- It can be an excellent source of carbohydrates.
- It has a good source of vitamins and minerals.
- It protects against heart disease.
- It gives more nutrients than fruits.
- It helps us to keep limited sugar levels and maintain weight
BREAKFAST CEREAL
Types of Cereals-
Rice
Rice is the most important type of cereal all over the world. Varieties of rice- brown rice, white rice, basmati rice, jasmine rice.
Maize
It is the leading crop in the world. In foreign countries, it is called corn. It can also be converted to street food with masala added to it.
Oats
It is generally said as a healthy breakfast. By eating this, it is believed to gain healthy weight.
Wheat
It is a member of the grass family. Wheat is generally used for bread, chapattis, biscuits, cakes, and pastry.
Barley
It is also a member of the grass family. It is generally brown in Eurasia. One of the oldest domesticated crops.
Breakfast Cereals
Oats
Oats are whole grains, generally boiled with milk and eaten as a healthy breakfast.
Muesli
It is a mixture of lots of grains- oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Crunchy Cereal-
It is a commercial one, a lot of advertisements are there to promote this type of cereal. Top brands promote cereal like Nestle, Kellogg’s etc. It is mainly considered as weight loss.
Conclusion-
Cereals are the most important food diet even after years, cereals have their place in the economy too.
B.MUTHU GOMATHI
02.03.2022
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