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Multigrain Atta (Multigrain Flour) - Should You Make the Switch
The staple diet of Indians includes daal, sabzi, rice, and chapati. Chapatis are eaten in almost all parts of India, and most people stock barrels of wheat flour in their house. However, now people are more open to incorporating other grains in their diet. India is known for variety and the same holds good for grains as well. Rich in a variety of millets and grains, our country offers enough to leave you spoilt for a choice. With this being the case, getting hold of multigrain is not a herculean task. The popularity of multigrain is mainly due to the many benefits that come with it, and if you plan on making the shift from good old wheat flour to multigrain flour, then you should know that yes, it is a great idea. Bringing changes to your diet is always good as this gives your body the option of taking in different nutrients. There is no harm in consuming multigrain unless you are allergic to a particular grain or millet. So go ahead and add multigrain in your diet.
Health Benefits of Using Multigrain Atta
Now that we've established that multigrain atta is great for your body, you must understand the benefits it offers.
Since multigrain is a mix of two or more grains, its nutritional value is more than that of single grain flour like wheat. Most of the time, multigrain atta includes jowar, bajra, and ragi. Each of these grains has its own nutritional value. Consuming this can be great for your body.
Studies have proven that multigrain atta is great for the human digestive system. Nutritious, wholesome, and loaded with fibres, multigrain is just what your digestive system needs for better metabolism.
Multigrain atta has shown to be great in aiding weight loss as well. Most of the grains and millets in multigrain atta include ragi and jowar, that are gluten-free and thus are healthy.
Millets help lower inflammation as well, so people who have inflammation, joint aches, and excess heat in the body must opt for multigrain atta that has a millet base.
How to Make Multigrain Atta at Home
Are you all set to turn into a multigrain loyalist? If yes, then here's how to prepare multigrain atta at home. Yes, you can get it in stores but if you want to add in the grains and millets of your choice, then making it at home is the ideal option.
Ingredients
Although you can take the ingredients as per your preference, here are the most commonly consumed and preferred ingredients for multigrain atta-
Ragi
Oats
Whole Wheat
Soya bean
Bajra
Jowar
Method
First, clean the grains and millets. Make sure there are no stones or sticks. After this, roast all the ingredients (except wheat and oats) until they turn golden brown. Keep roasting and make sure you don't burn them. Once you have roasted the grains, allow them to cool at room temperature. Once the grains are at room temperature, take the ingredients to a flour mill, and get them ground. Store the flour in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. Your multigrain aata is ready.
Tips to Keep in Mind
To increase the life of the flour, store it at a cool, dry place away from sunlight and water. Make sure you use a clean spoon while taking the flour from the container.
FAQs
Here are a few frequently asked questions that might be useful to you
1. How Many Multigrain Atta Chapati Should I Eat Every Day?
This depends largely on your height, weight, and body mass index. However, on an average, consuming three to four multigrain chapatis a day is fine. Each homemade multigrain chapatis has close to 100 calories.
2. Should I Eat Multigrain Aata for Weight Loss?
Multigrain atta contains a plethora of grains and millets that are of great nutritional value and perfect for your waistline. As mentioned before, multigrain aides in weight loss, as it helps regulate metabolism and most of the grains and millets are gluten-free. However, making the shift to multigrain is not the only weight loss mechanism that you should rely on. A proper diet, accompanied with a good exercise regime is of equal importance.
Multigrain atta is a healthier, tastier, and better substitute to wheat flour, but you need to make sure that you are not allergic to any particular grain or millet before consuming it.
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As your toddler grows, what approaches to learning should you adopt for him? Read this article to help you develop your toddler’s natural curiosity and learning skills.
At two years of age, toddlers are independent enough to know their minds. They are also curious, and show interest in their environment, in meeting people and learning new things. You can further fuel their natural curiosity by playing with them, and keeping them engaged with activities that promote learning.
Few Approaches you can Adopt to Help your Toddler Learn
1. Observation
At two years, toddlers develop a keen sense of observation. As they became more and more aware of their surroundings, they start watching and noticing things around them. Now is a good time to take your toddler to a park, zoo, beach, aquarium, etc. Not only will he be able to appreciate the things he sees, he will also show curiosity to know and learn about them. At home, make him familiar about day-to-day household things like kitchen utensils, clothes, etc. You will notice that your child takes a doll or a stuffed toy to the bed and puts a blanket over it, or places a doll or toy in his lap and makes it sleep in the same way he may have observed a grown up put himself to sleep. This is where he is using his observation power and imagination skills to engage in ‘pretend play’.
2. Conversations
Just like his sharp eyes, a child's ears are equally attentive. Your toddler might seem to be busy playing with his toys, but he is listening to all the conversations taking place in front of him. So take care of what you speak before him. On the other hand, it is a wonderful way of helping him learn. Talk to him about general things. For example, you can describe about some chore you are currently doing, describe a member of the family, friend or a cartoon character.
Tips
Instead of talking to your toddler in baby language, use normal words.
Try to talk slowly, so that your toddler can understand and pick up words.
Do not laugh at him if he is not able to finish a sentence (remember at his age, it’s a great accomplishment for him to string a few words together) or pronounce words immaturely.
Help translate his words to others, if required.
3. Questions & Answers
A toddler’s mind is like a sponge. He can absorb a lot of information and retain it too. But it also means he is a bank of questions. He is always coming up with a ‘why’, ‘what’ or ‘how’. It can be irritating and frustrating at times for parents to answer a string of questions, but take heart in the fact that your child is learning by asking all these questions.
Tips
Ask your child simple questions regarding the activity he is doing. Let him answer you. This will not only ignite his reasoning skills, but will also prompt him to ask similar questions to you.
Never drive away your child even if you are too tired to answer his questions.
Think before you speak; remember what you speak is what he learns.
Always take care to answer his question with patience.
4. Activities
Kids enjoy playing. It’s a good thing to encourage them to play. It helps them learn and develop motor skills, physical skills, problem-solving, reading and social skills.
Encourage your Toddler to
Participate in outdoor games like playing with ball with other kids, riding a tricycle, etc.
Play with water or in the sandpit.
Play silly games like I-spy, hide and seek etc.
Take activities like drawing, colouring and simple crafts.
Solve problems like shape sorters, puzzles with eight-twelve pieces, Lego, etc.
Play with kitchen utensils, dolls, cars, etc.
Flip through picture books.
Narrate stories and sing rhymes.
Indulge in role plays.
Participate in household chores like folding clothes, putting clothes in the washing machine, etc.
5. Practicing skills
Toddlers learn by solving simple problems using the ‘trial and error’ method. They practise or repeat an activity many times to master it. You might see your toddler persistently trying to turn doorknobs or push a circle down the square hole in the shape sorter a few times till he realizes he should try another shape.
Tips
If you think his certain skills need to be honed, make him play games or do activities for developing that particular skill.
Let him practice on his own, help him only when you realize he is doing it in a wrong manner or when he comes to you for help.
It’s easier said than done. At times, your toddler might face challenges or get stuck in the above mentioned approaches to learning. But with your patience, understanding and encouragement, know that it can be overcome. Read more
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