The 10 essential cereals in your life

Posted on 22 October, 2018

Cereals are one of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet.

There is a wide variety of this kind of food. There are many types of cereals and we can consume them in different states. Wheat, maize, barley, rice, oats… All of them are foods we eat in different ways every day.

Cereals are one of the most consumed products in the world. And they are the main source of sustenance of a large part of the world’s population.

We obtain all kinds of products from cereals, such as bread, beer, biscuits and pastries, pasta and even whisky.

We consume them every day but are we really aware of their nutritional value?

 

Benefits of cereals

Cereals provide energy and a large amount of carbohydrates. They have high levels of starch, protein, fibre and group B vitamins. And some varieties also contain magnesium, iron, phosphorus and calcium. Their high nutrient content makes them the most important foodstuff in our diet after milk.

Cereals are a flexible source of energy, which our bodies draw on as they need it.

Although the most consumed varieties are maize, rice and wheat, other types that are seeing increased consumption are barley, oats, rye and millet.

Cereals are the most cultivated crop on the planet. In view of their morphology they can be grown anywhere in the world and, thanks to that, their grains are the main food source for many of us.

 

Cereals are considered a superfood

And the fact is that now they are back in fashion. With the arrival of the gastronomic and culinary boom, cereals have found a place on the menus of many of the best restaurants. And not only for their high media profile, but also for their nutritional value.

Some of the most famous chefs in the world use cereals as a main ingredient in their cooking and advocate in their favour.

Do you want to know what the ten most popular cereals in their kitchens are? Here you have them:

The top 10 cereals

  • Brown rice: This cereal is good for the reproductive organs, the brain and the intestines. It can be consumed daily and has many uses in the kitchen.
  • Millet: It is very nutritious and serves to control inflammation of the digestive tract. It is very popular in India, Russia and South America.
  • Maize: With a sweet flavour, it is rich in antioxidants and vitamin A.
  • Buckwheat: This is high in zinc, magnesium and proteins. It is an ideal accompaniment to sauces.
  • Spelt: This cereal has a nutty flavour and is low in gluten.
  • Bulgur wheat: It is widely used in the Middle East in salads such as tabouli.
  • Barley: This is undeniably the cereal with the most fibre. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals and ideal for growth.

 

Cereals require little processing and, in fact, the more refined they are, the less nutritional value they have.

  • Quinoa: This cereal has nine essential amino acids. With a delicate flavour, its grains are ideal for salads or as an accompaniment.
  • Rye: Highly recommended for those people who do physical activity.
  • Amaranth: Rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium. In Mexico it is used to make drinks and they say it is good for fighting depression.

These are the 10 essential cereals in your life, but only a small sample of everything that is cultivated around the world. And what about you? What’s your favourite cereal?


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