Grains
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National Nutrition Week 2025: How India’s ancient grains are making a comeback on urban plates
Food | Sep 05, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTFrom millet bowls to quinoa-like amaranth salads, ancient grains are now being touted to be superfoods. Read on to know how India’s ancient grains are making a comeback.
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Millets making a modern comeback in 2025, know from your expert
Food | Dec 26, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTMillets are being reintroduced not just as a food but as an essential component of building a more resilient, sustainable, and health-conscious global food system.
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From Millets to Chickpeas: Include THESE 5 coarse grains in your diet, know benefits
Food | Dec 01, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTHigh Fiber Grains: These improve digestion and keep the immune system strong. Let us know how to include these coarse grains in your diet in winter and what are their benefits.
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Quinoa vs Rice: Which is healthier?
Food | May 25, 2024, 10:59 AM ISTRice, a staple grain for centuries, faces a new challenger in the health food arena: quinoa. Both offer fluffy goodness to your meals, but how do they stack up when it comes to nutrition? Let's break down the key differences.
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Superfood Bulgur: Know THESE 5 benefits of Daliya
Health | Apr 20, 2024, 06:34 AM ISTBulgur wheat, a cracked wheat dish with a nutty flavour, is a nutritional powerhouse. It's a versatile ingredient easily incorporated into various meals, from salads to stews. It is a champion of fibre. One cup delivers about a third of your daily recommended intake.
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Oats vs Millets: Which is a nutritious choice?
Food | Mar 04, 2024, 04:23 PM ISTBoth oats and millets are nutritious choices that offer a range of health benefits. Oats are a good source of fibre, protein, and antioxidants, while millets are rich in minerals and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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Dalia vs Quinoa: Which is best for your health?
Health | Nov 23, 2023, 12:15 PM ISTThe choice between dalia and quinoa comes down to personal preference and dietary needs. It is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or nutritionist to determine which grain is best for your specific health goals.
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What are types of millets and how to include them in your diet? Know their nutritional value
Food | Sep 12, 2023, 02:44 PM ISTMillets, celebrated for their resilience and versatility, are a diverse group of small-seeded grains cherished across cultures. Their impressive nutritional profile includes dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they serve as valuable sources of plant-based protein.
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Hike in ethanol price on cards as govt looks to address problem of grain supplies
Business | Aug 08, 2023, 07:23 AM ISTAt present, 10 per cent ethanol is blended into petrol, and the government is looking to double this by 2025.
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Eating white rice during pregnancy can increase kids' obesity in early life
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2017, 06:23 PM ISTEating refined grains like white rice during pregnancy can up the risk of kid's obesity by the age of seven
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For the first time in history, scientists sequence genes of 6000 year old barley seeds
World | Jul 28, 2016, 04:33 PM ISTJerusalem: Researchers have studied the DNA of 6000 years old barley seeds, making these the oldest plant genome to be reorganized to date. The 6,000-year-old Chalcolithic barley grains was found in Yoram cave Israel, near
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Delhi assembly polls: Sheila begins distributing grains under Food Security Programme
India | Sep 01, 2013, 09:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: Distribution of food grains under the ambitious Food Security Programme formally began in the national capital today with Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit offering the entitlement to identified beneficiaries in several areas.The scheme was
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Rotting grains has deprived food to 80 million people
India | Sep 26, 2012, 07:50 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sep 26: An estimated 36,000 tonnes of grain has gone bad at the various storage facilities of the state-run Food Corp of India (FCI) since 2008, enough to feed 80 million people at