FOOD STUFFS TO BE ADDED IN YOUR BREAKFAST :

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As we know that breakfast is breaking the overnight fast and eating the first meal of the day. It is very important to have a healthy breakfast to keep the body metabolism and functions in a  normal state. Good nutrition is a part of healthy lifestyle, your diet helps you to reduce the  risk of chronic diseases and and maintains good health.

Food stuffs to be added in your Breakfast :

Pathartha Guna Chinthamani, a Siddha Literature states the list of pulses to be added in your breakfast . 

Karamani ( Cow Pea): 

Botanical name :Vigna unguiculta.

Cow pea seeds are rich in protein and folic acid . 

The starch contained in the cow pea seeds digest slowly than the starch from other cereals which is more beneficial to the human begins.

It helps to prevent the neural tube defects.

Ulunthu (Black Gram):

Botanical name : Vigna mungo

Black Gram is very nutritious as it contains high level of protein, folate and essential amino acids.

Kondai kadalai ( Chick Peas): Botanical Name : Cicer arietinum

Chick peas have good source of carbohydrates and protiens.

Thuvarai( Pigeon Pea):   Botanical Name: Cajanus cajan

Pigeon Peas are good source of protein, Dietary Fiber, Thiamine, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

It Helps to maintain blood pressure, prevents anaemia and promotes growth .

Ellu(Sesame Seeds): Botanical Name: Sesamum indicum

Sesame seeds are rich in calcium, iron, phosphorous, zinc , magnesium, Dietary minerals etc…

Mochai Kottai( Hyacinth Bean):  Botanical Name: Lablab purpureus

It is rich in protein and dietary fibres.

Thattai payaru( Catjang) :   Botanical name : Vigna cylindrica.

Catjang is a sub species of cow pea. It is low in saturated fat and a good source of dietary fibre ,protein, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese and a very good source of folate and magnesium.

Siru payaru (Moong dal):  Botanical Name : Vigna radiata

Moong Dal has a high concentration of dietary fibres , thereby protects colon mucosa. It contains folate, vitamin c, copper, iron and a good source of potassium.

Kadugu( Mustard seed):   Botanical name: Brassica nigra

Milagu( Pepper):   Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Pepper has anti-hypertensive , anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties.

Chukku (Dried ginger):    Botanical Name: Zingeber officinale

Perungayam ( Asafoetida):  Botanical name: Ferula asafoetida

It reduces the growth of germs in the gut. It helps to promotes digestion.

The above mentioned pulses are rich in proteins, as we know our body uses protein to build and repair tissues . Body needs a modest amount of protein to function well. These pulses can be taken in all the seasons along with Thirithoda Sama Porutkal {Milagu(Pepper), Seeragam (Jeera), Perungayam ( Asafoetida), Chukku(Dried Ginger), Elam(Cardamon),Venthaiyam(Fenugeek),Poondu(Garlic),}.

Note: Individuals with Kidney disease avoid taking high protein diet.

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Include  these pulses in your daily breakfast and have  a healthy life !..

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