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News India Live, Digital Desk: As the winter season approaches, our appetite increases and we eat different types of things to keep our body warm. But in this season, our immunity (power to fight diseases) also becomes weak, due to which problems like cold, cough and joint pain become common.
But do you know that a very simple and cheap solution to all these problems is hidden in our kitchen itself? Yes, and this solution is in your daily bread. If you are eating only wheat flour in winter, then you are keeping your body away from many essential nutrients. Why not make your bread a ‘powerhouse of health’ this time?
You just have to add some things to your daily wheat flour. This small change will not only keep you warm from inside, but will also make your health many times better.
Mix these 5 magical things in flour
1. Pearl Millet Flour:
The tradition of eating millet bread in winter is very old and there are solid scientific reasons behind it. Millet has a hot nature, which helps in keeping the body warm from inside. It is rich in iron and calcium, which removes lethargy and weakness caused in winter.
2. Finger Millet Flour:
Ragi is considered a treasure of calcium. It is very beneficial for strengthening bones, especially for those who suffer from joint pain in winter. Apart from this, ragi is rich in fiber, which also helps in keeping weight under control.
3. Sorghum Flour:
It is gluten-free and very easy to digest. Jowar contains nutrients like magnesium and calcium which are very important for health. Eating its bread keeps your stomach full for a long time, which helps you avoid eating unnecessarily.
4. Oats Flour:
Oats aren’t just for breakfast. Its flour can make your roti even more healthy. Oats contain a special type of fiber ‘beta-glucan’, which helps in reducing cholesterol and keeping the heart healthy.
5. Flaxseeds:
Mixing ground flax seeds into flour is a very wise step. Flaxseed is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are very beneficial for both the brain and heart. It also protects your skin from becoming dry in winter.
How to use these things?
You can prepare your own healthy ‘Multigrain Atta’ at home. For:
- In 5 kg wheat flour, mix 500-500 grams of millet, jowar and ragi flour.
- Also, add 250 grams of oats flour and 100-150 grams of ground flaxseed to it.
Mix all these well and that’s it, your nutritious flour is ready. Rotis made from this flour will not only taste delicious but will also keep you warm and energetic throughout the winter season.
